Family Stories

Read and listen to the lived experiences of children, young people and parents impacted by cancer as they share their stories.

Aria's Story

Aria lives in Derry/Londonderry with her mum Gillian, dad Gavin and older sister Isla. In Summer 2023, Aria was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia and began treatment in the Royal Belfast Hospital for Sick Children. Aria’s family are sharing their story to raise awareness of the impact of childhood cancer and the need for support.

Seancasey's Story

Seancasey lives with his mum Ciara, dad Fran and sister Dakota. He was diagnosed with cancer on the 18th of October 2023. This Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, his family are sharing their experience to raise awareness and vital funds in support of other families like theirs.

Past Stories

Ella's Story

Ella's home in Armagh was a normal, busy, loud and happy house with dad Ken, mum Nicola and brother...

Eoin's Story

Eoin (19) lives with his parents, Catherine and Francis, and his younger siblings, Mark and Ruth. In...

Norman's Story

Norman lives in Belfast with his wife Carrie and their son Max. In January 2024, Norman was...

Reuben's Story

On 29th June 2023, Reuben, then aged 5, was diagnosed with Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma and began treatment...

RJ's Story

RJ and Tori live in Northern Ireland with their two sons, Caleb (14) and Noah (12). They are sharing...

Arella's Story

When Arella was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia in May 2024, life turned upside down for...

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