Caring Matters Now is committed to supporting all those affected by Congenital Melanocytic Naevi. Recently, Caring Matters Now has expanded our dedicated support for teenagers and young adults affected by CMN.
Teens & Young Adults Support Contacts
We have a dedicated support contacts for our teens and young adults. Sophie and Andy are happy to chat with our teenage and young adult members, share experiences and answer any questions you may have regarding living with CMN.
They know first-hand the difficulties that are attached to having CMN, especially throughout the teenage years and into early adulthood. We are delighted to have both Sophie and Andy on our Peer Support Team, a great example of young adults with CMN who have successfully reached her personal goals and aspirations.
Andy is part of our Teen Contact Team, providing support for those aged 17–24 years.
My name is Andy and I live in Enfield, North London. I was born with CMN, primarily covering my back and satellite lesions on my arms and legs. I was looked after by Great Ormond Street hospital throughout my childhood, and, alongside this, I was connected to Caring Matters Now and Jodi’s family through my own family in Liverpool. I have always appreciated the support from Caring Matters Now and I’m now so happy to support others (and the charity) wherever I can. I am here to help so please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
Sophie McCrudden is our Teen Contact, providing support for those aged 12-17 years.
My name is Sophie and I live in Hamilton, Scotland. I was born with a CMN covering one side of my face and half my scalp. My family and I have appreciated the support from Caring Matters Now since I was young and now I am so happy to be given the opportunity to support others. I am here to help so please don’t hesitate to get in touch.
If you are aged between 12 years to 24 years, you can contact Sophie or Andy by email: support@caringmattersnow.co.uk
If you would like to find out more about events for teens with CMN click here
Young Ambassadors Programme
Our Young Ambassadors Programme aims to provide young people affected by CMN (12 to 24 years) a platform to develop the following key skills: leadership, innovation, communication, teamwork, building relationships, public speaking and media engagement. Find out more here
Young Adults Panel
At the end of 2022, we invited our teen and young adult members to a Young Adults Panel Q&A session. Our Young Adults had so much great experience and insight to share that, despite not having any sign-ups for the event, we decided to record the conversation and make it accessible to all our members. We hope you enjoy the conversation and getting to know this panel of wonderful young adults!
