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.

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 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.

Past Stories

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...

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,...

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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