Cancer Fund for Children | Real Life Stories

Family Stories

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

RJ's Story

RJ and Tori live in Castlewellan with their two sons, Caleb (14) and Noah (12). They are sharing their story to raise awareness of the impact of a parental cancer diagnosis on the family as a whole and the need for support.

Arella's Story

When Arella was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia in May 2024, life turned upside down for the whole family. They are sharing their experience to raise vital funds and awareness this International Childhood Cancer Day.

Past Stories

Thomas's Story

Thomas lives in Carrickfergus with his daughter Leah and son Lewis. After losing wife and mother...

Reena's Story

Reena and her family are sharing their journey to raise awareness about childhood cancer and the ...

Seanna's Story

Seanna lives just outside Belfast with her husband Ryan and their four children, Kerryn, Kori,...

Caoimhe's Story

Caoimhe was just four years old when doctors discovered a Wilms' tumour on her kidney. Caoimhe’s...

Gabriel's Story

Gabriel was diagnosed with cancer when he was 7 years old. Hear from him directly on his experience...

Harry's Story

Harry was just seven years old when he was diagnosed with Myelodysplastic Syndrome in December 2021....

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Cancer Fund for Children is a registered charity in Ireland (20142681), CHY 21682 and in Northern Ireland (NIC100532). Northern Ireland company number NIO49930, Ireland Company number 590462. Registered office Curlew Pavilion, Portside Business Park, Airport Road West, Belfast, BT3 9ED. Registered office in Ireland, Maynooth Business Campus, Block B, Maynooth, Co. Kildare, W23 W5X7