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Read and listen to the lived experiences of children, young people and parents impacted by cancer as they share their stories.
Eoin's Story
Eoin's Story
Eoin (19) lives with his parents, Catherine and Francis, and his younger siblings, Mark and Ruth. In September 2024, just as he began studying sports science at college, he was diagnosed with lymphoma.
Norman's Story
Norman's Story
Norman lives in Belfast with his wife Carrie and their son Max. In January 2024, Norman was diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma on his vocal cords and went through three months of treatment. He is sharing his story so Cancer Fund for Children can raise vital funds and awareness in support of other families impacted by cancer.
On 29th June 2023, Reuben, then aged 5, was diagnosed with Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma and began treatment...
RJ and Tori live in Northern Ireland with their two sons, Caleb (14) and Noah (12). They are sharing...
When Arella was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia in May 2024, life turned upside down for...
Thomas lives in Carrickfergus with his daughter Leah and son Lewis. After losing wife and mother...
Reena and her family are sharing their journey to raise awareness about childhood cancer and the ...
Seanna lives just outside Belfast with her husband Ryan and their four children, Kerryn, Kori,...