Teens Write About Cancer

About the Contest

The “It’s Always Something” teen writing contest is an annual event sponsored by Gilda’s Club Seattle. This essay writing contest is for any teen in grades 9 through 12, in Washington State, who has been touched by cancer either through a personal diagnosis or that of a family member or friend. We want to hear your story! Have you survived cancer? Have you watched as a family member dealt with cancer? What was it like to watch someone your age go through cancer? Have you ever wondered what it would be like to live with cancer? 

Dealing with cancer can unleash a storm of emotions, questions, and unexpected discoveries. We want to hear about your experience. We are looking for honest essays, with an authentic ability to move readers.

Essays should be at least 500 words, but no more than 2000 words long. Please type them and use double spacing. Finalist essays are read by a panel of celebrity judges. The grand prize winners will be chosen from the finalist group. Every entrant will receive a Gilda’s Club Seattle “It’s Always Something” t-shirt.

To enter the contest and learn more click here. For more information call the Clubhouse at 206-709-1400 or contact Marlene Diskin.