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Member of the Month March 2024

Member of the Month March 2024

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

"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

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.
Member of the Month January 2024

Member of the Month January 2024

Oliver came into the world in September 2019. However, by May 2020, a small scab had begun to manifest on his scalp. This development prompted numerous visits and phone consultations with medical professionals. Unfortunately, the progression of addressing his condition faced obstacles due to the widespread impact of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Member of the Month December 2023

Member of the Month December 2023

Bethany had a hickman line inserted on the 15th of August, and she was started on an all-rounder chemotherapy, as a CT scan had shown that 2 mushy bits that were left behind from surgery had grown....
Member of the Month November 2023

Member of the Month November 2023

Our Member of the Month this month is Elsie Mangham. In July 2022, Elsie was diagnosed with a brain tumour. The tumour has unfortunately caused Elsie to lose all of her sight in both eyes, and although she is now registered blind, she has not let this stop her one bit. ‘She has taken everything in her stride and been an absolute superstar!’