Member of the Month March 2025

Every parent dreams of watching their child grow up happy and healthy, but for Abbie's family, life took an unexpected turn when their son Archie was diagnosed with a rare form of liver cancer, hepatoblastoma, at just 15 months old.

The news was devastating. No parent is ever truly prepared to hear the word “cancer” associated with their child. But from the very beginning, Archie showed his family just how strong and resilient he was. He endured chemotherapy every two weeks for nine long months, bravely facing the side effects that came with it. When the time came for open surgery to remove the tumour, their little warrior fought through with the same determination that had carried him through his treatments.

"Archie never failed to amazing me and the rest of his family with his strength and courage."

Archie adapted to hospital life with a strength far beyond his years, facing each day with courage and, incredibly, a smile. Even on his toughest days, his resilience and spirit shone through, reminding his family all what true bravery looks like.

Now, Archie's family have the most incredible milestone to celebrate—on March 11th, Archie will have been cancer-free for one whole year! At three years old, he is now embracing life the way every child should, playing, laughing, and creating beautiful memories with his family.

"We'll never be able to explain how proud we are of him, he's our little super hero!"

His journey has been one of strength, hope, and inspiration, and his family will forever cherish the lessons he has taught them about perseverance and the power of a smile.