Bethany's story
Just weeks before her 2nd birthday, Beth was diagnosed with stage four high risk neuroblastoma.
But two years after her initial diagnosis and being clear of her cancer for six months, Beth relapsed twice. On Christmas Eve 2019, Beth quietly passed away. She was five years old.
Jill, Beth’s mummy shares their story.
Teddy's story
Teddy was diagnosed with stage 4 high-risk neuroblastoma in April 2018 when he was 16 months old.
“We didn’t think he’d make it to his second birthday but Teddy turns 4 just before Christmas and is healthy, happy and raring to explore our new home.” Emma, Teddy’s mum shares their story.
Rupert's story
After losing his appetite and doctors initially thinking he had appendicitis, three year old Rupert was diagnosed with stage 4 high-risk neuroblastoma in November 2019. His mum Alice shares their story.
Evan’s story
Evan was diagnosed with neuroblastoma when he was 16 months old and the tumour was the size of half a football. Evan is now three and half and finished his treatment in November 2019.
“He’s such a happy boy today and you wouldn’t know anything was wrong. He started pre-school in September, loves vehicles and is so easy-going. We know many families who have lost a child to cancer that we feel so lucky to have Evan. He’s been incredible.” Evan’s mum Sarah shares their story.
Elara’s story
Two year old Elara spent Christmas 2019 in hospital, after being diagnosed with neuroblastoma on 13 December 2019. She had an 11cm mass in her tummy and needed treatment straight away.
“It will be a huge celebration to have Elara at home this Christmas and I am so grateful she’s responding well to treatment. This is our story.”