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Member of the Month June 2024

Member of the Month June 2024

June 11, 2024 | Category: News
In 2020, Cohen was diagnosed with stage 4 alveolar rhabdomyosarcoma at the age of four. The onset of the COVID-19 lockdown coincided with the beginning of his treatment, necessitating immediate isolation and the commencement of intense chemotherapy.
Member of the Month May 2024

Member of the Month May 2024

May 16, 2024 | Category: News
Daisy, a typical teenager with a sassy, fiery, and spirited personality, faced an unexpected and daunting challenge in October 2023. Initially experiencing severe headaches and vomiting, it quickly became evident that something was seriously wrong. The subsequent medical tests revealed the scary news: Daisy had a brain tumour. Despite the overwhelming diagnosis, she approached the situation with remarkable bravery and resilience. She underwent brain surgery, and her amazing recovery showcased her fighting spirit. However, her journey took another devastating turn when she learned that the tumour was cancerous.
Member of the Month April 2024

Member of the Month April 2024

April 12, 2024 | Category: News
At the end of January 2024, Ethan attended a routine Specsavers appointment on a Saturday. During the appointment, swelling on his retinas was noticed, prompting a referral to the hospital for further scans on Monday.
Member of the Month March 2024

Member of the Month March 2024

March 11, 2024 | Category: News
Jack was diagnosed with a brain tumour in February 2011 at the tender age of 18 months. Being a twin, the disparity between him and his sister became apparent; Jack frequently stumbled and held his head to one side, and then began constantly vomiting. Rushed to Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) via blue light, he underwent a gruelling 10-hour operation to extract the tumour, followed by a year-long bout of chemotherapy. Despite the treatment, Jack was left with deafness in one ear, diminished hearing in the other, and paralysis on his right side.
Threading the Final Beads, George’s Story

Threading the Final Beads, George’s Story

February 26, 2024 | Category: News
"Here you see a mother, threading her son’s last beads. Hope lead us to believe that George would love these beads forever, and use them to tell his story. Now the beads are a parents reminder of the journey that was endured with strength, love and (unexpectedly) joy. 
Member of the Month February 2024

Member of the Month February 2024

February 6, 2024 | Category: News
On February 19th, 2019, Lincoln received a diagnosis of stage 4 MYCN neuroblastoma, an uncommon and highly aggressive childhood cancer. Beyond the tumour, the cancer had also metastasised to his bone marrow, with notable hot spots detected on his femur, pelvis, and skull vault. At the tender age of 5, Lincoln faced this daunting challenge, with a 3-year-old sister by his side.
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