Cara's story - Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
After experiencing a lack of appetite, temperatures, lethargy, sickness and numerous trips to the GP, Cara was diagnosed with neuroblastoma.
Despite 19 months of treatment, Cara relapsed three months after completing front-line treatment. She was just three years old when she passed away in February 2020.
Rory's story
Rory was diagnosed with stage 4s neuroblastoma when she was just two weeks old and was given a 30% chance of survival. She not only had to fight cancer, but sepsis too. In May 2024 Rory rang the bell and has officially been declared cancer free, ready to start school this August.
Charlotte’s Story: From Neuroblastoma to the Paris Paralympics
25-year-old Charlotte was diagnosed with stage 4 neuroblastoma when she was just 12 weeks old. This summer, she will be representing Team GB, playing basketball in the Paralympic Games in Paris. Charlotte shares her story here…
Alex’s Story
Alex was diagnosed with neuroblastoma in 2010 and sadly passed away in January 2013 when he was five-years-old. Alex’s dad, Ben, shares his story…
George's story
George, aged three, was diagnosed with stage four neuroblastoma in April 2020.
“When George was diagnosed, it really helped to read positive stories so I hope our story helps other families like ours to see it’s not all doom and gloom.” His mum Roxanne shares their story.
Matthew's story
Carolyn is supporting Neuroblastoma UK by taking on the Glasgow Kiltwalk 2024 in memory of her son, Matthew, who sadly passed away in November 2022 at the age of two and a half. She shares Matthew’s story here…
Niamh's story
Niamh, now 25 years old, was diagnosed with neuroblastoma when she was 15.
In 2020, her cancer returned and she is once more undergoing treatment. She’s currently on a research drug trial but is doing well. This is her story.
Ellie’s story
Aurora employee, Jody, nominated Neuroblastoma UK to be one of the company’s charity partners for this year, after sadly losing her six-month-old daughter, Ellie, to neuroblastoma in 2011. Jody shares her story here…
Ari's story
When Ari was diagnosed with neuroblastoma at the age of 13, it came as a huge shock. She had never experienced any symptoms. Now, a year on since her diagnosis - and as part of Teenage And Young Adult Cancer Awareness Month - her mum, Mattea, shares her story…