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Posted On: 28th Mar 2014
Fixer Ben Clifton with one of his nurses
An image used in the Fixers animation
The Fixers film has a superhero theme
He was diagnosed with a brain tumour two weeks after his 16th birthday, now a Fixer from Peterborough is urging others to channel their inner superhero to fight cancer.
Seventeen-year-old Ben Clifton is campaigning to inspire hope among others with serious illnesses.
‘I wanted to do something to help people stay happy and positive through life-threatening conditions,’ says Ben.
‘You often see the negative side, but there are people that get the all-clear and go on to live for many years doing everything they want to do.’
With the help of Fixers and his friends, Ben has created an animated film with a superhero theme to share his experiences.
Watch ‘Ben’s Guide to Beating Teenage Cancer’ at the top of this page.
‘The film is based on me. It shows what I went through and how I came out strong. The idea is to encourage people not to give up easily.’
Ben’s sketches of superheroes inspired the animation which tells his story in the style of a rap.
He hopes it will stop people fearing the word cancer.
‘I think the film is brilliant,’ Ben explains.
‘It’s funny but also sends out a powerful message. It really stands out.
‘I want it to prevent young people from thinking the worst.’
Ben, who is receiving treatment for his tumour, plans to share the film online to reach as many people as possible.
He’s also enlisted the help of some of his teachers to share it at school.
‘When I went through chemo, I focused on the idea of a superhero,’ he says.
‘Everyone can have a superhero. Mine gives me the power to defeat cancer.
'I hope this encourages others to keep up the fight.'
Faced with his own cancer diagnosis, Stephen Sutton is inspiring others
to live life to the full. Watch his TV story.
This film is based on a real life story about how anxiety affects pupils in the classroom.
Emily hopes her film will help people understand Alzheimer's and support families more.
Adam had to wait 18 months for mental health support. He hopes his music video will change the outcome for others.
Students are educating their peers about the prevalence of food poverty in the UK.
Sam used to be homeless and hopeless. He's turned his life around and wants others to know they can too.
Ciarán wants students to keep a lookout for vulnerable people in their midst on campus.
A group of aspiring actors are calling for better roles for black and Asian people.
Care leaver Julia is raising the aspirations of teenagers growing up in foster homes.
Ben Simms and his group from Watford FC are encouraging those with disabilities to work in sport.
Layne wants people to shun celebrities and choose real people as role models.
Welsh students want to reduce the stigma surrounding free school meal provisions.
A group of students from Worcester Uni have made wristbands promoting mental wellbeing.
Sarah wants to turn her driving test failures into motivation for disheartened learners.
Teenage Cancer Fix on ITV
