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Member of the Month May 2026

Member of the Month May 2026

Our Member of the Month this month is Franki Olney.

Franki’s journey began in December 2025, when her family noticed she was not quite herself. At first, it seemed as though she was recovering from a virus, but her symptoms quickly became more concerning. She stopped speaking clearly and began sounding much younger, almost baby-like, making it difficult for others to understand her. She was frequently sick, struggled to walk, became extremely sleepy, and experienced sudden intense emotions that were completely out of character. As time went on, she also began suffering from headaches. Due to persistent vomiting and a loss of appetite, she lost a significant amount of weight...

Member of the Month April 2026

Member of the Month April 2026

Our Member of the Month this month is Jenson Coupland.

In September, Jenson became unwell with severe headaches, vomiting, and sensitivity to light. He was admitted to hospital, where he was treated for meningitis without undergoing a lumbar puncture. After three days, he was discharged when his blood tests returned normal results.

 

 

 

Member of the Month March 2026

Member of the Month March 2026

Our Member of the Month this month is Archie Pearce.

Archie’s journey began with what initially seemed like a simple pain, but it quickly became something no family ever expects...a diagnosis of a rare bone cancer. From that moment, life changed overnight.

 

Member of the Month February 2026

Member of the Month February 2026

 Our Member of the Month this month is Evie Owens.

Evie’s journey began in June 2024, though in many ways the story started a few months earlier.

Around Easter 2024, she had a fall and hurt her back. At first, it seemed like the kind of accident most children experience at some point, painful but not alarming. Her family expected bruises to fade and soreness to ease. Instead, as the weeks passed, things didn’t improve. The pain persisted and then it worsened. Gradually, Evie began to struggle more, and the bright, energetic girl everyone knew started to slow down.

 

Member of the Month December 2025

Member of the Month December 2025

Our Member of the Month this month is Johanna Haxter.

Last December marked the beginning of a life-changing journey for little Johanna, who was just three and a half years old when her health rapidly took a frightening turn. What started as tummy pain on the night of December 10th quickly escalated. After spending the whole day in A&E, her condition continued to deteriorate, and doctors made the urgent decision to transfer her to Oxford for specialist care...

 

 

Member of the Month November 2025

Member of the Month November 2025

 Our Member of the Month this month is Leo Sproson.

In so many ways, 16 year old Leo Sproson is a typical teenager. He loves gaming and VR, has a brilliant group of friends, and recently began studying electrical engineering at college. But behind all the normal everyday moments, Leo is facing something unimaginable: a leukaemia diagnosis that has turned his and his family's world upside down.