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.

Ryan's Story

In May 2020, when he was 11 years old, Ryan was diagnosed with a large tumour. His mum Clare is sharing his story on International Childhood Cancer Day to help raise awareness of childhood cancer and the support Cancer Fund for Children offers children, young people and their families.

Wiktoria's Story

Wiktoria is 19 years old. She was born in Poland in 2003 and moved to Northern Ireland with her family aged 9. A year later, Wiktoria was diagnosed with leukaemia (ALL) after falling unwell during a family holiday.

Past Stories

Aiden's Story

13 year old Aiden is sharing his story to encourage the public to get behind Cancer Fund for...

Clodagh's Story

Clodagh was diagnosed with cancer when she was just 16 months old. Her parents are sharing her story...

Danni's Story

Danni is 23 years old. She loves baking and is currently studying Professional Baking part time at...

Jacob's Story

Jacob is a happy, passionate, 12-year-old boy who loves drawing, dancing and making TikToks. He was...

Annabel's Story

Annabel was just six years old when she was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia last year....

Penny's Story

Sinead is sharing Penny’s story to help us raise awareness of the need for a new therapeutic...

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