Archives: Stories
Lauren’s story: “I was just sitting there thinking ‘what’s happening?'”
When Lauren was diagnosed with leukaemia in 2018, her and her family stayed in a nearby Young Lives vs Cancer Home from Home and again when she relapsed a year later
Sophie’s story: “I don’t know what we would have done without that, it is just so invaluable for parents”
Sophie and her Mum stayed at a Young Lives vs Cancer Home from Home during her radiotherapy treatment in London
Samuel’s story: “I just asked if it definitely was, if they might have mistook it for something else”
After noticing bruises all over Samuel's legs, his parents rushed him to the doctors and within a few hours he was diagnosed with leukaemia
Sammy’s story – “We didn’t want to be having the conversations we were having.”
Dionne’s family faced the toughest challenge imaginable when her son Sammy was diagnosed with cancer aged 16. Here Dionne’s shares Sammy’s story and talks about why she has decided to leave a gift in her will to CLIC Sargent.
Lucy’s story: A letter to my sister
Lucy's younger sister Sophie was diagnosed with anaplastic rhabdomyosarcoma, a very rare cancer, in 2020. As part of Siblings Day, Lucy shares her feelings in a letter to Sophie.
Neepy’s story: “We cried so much holding her tight to us till the very end”
After being diagnosed with Ewing's Sarcoma in May 2018, Neepy sadly died in July 2020 at home with her family
George’s story: “It was very difficult to receive the news I had relapsed alone”
George, 20, was on his own when he heard the news his oesophageal cancer had returned and that he would need further treatment.
Shauna’s story: “I wanted my mum with me – I’ve never felt so alone and scared in my life”
At just 22 years old, Shauna faced the news she had womb cancer without a hand to hold; she also underwent life-changing surgery, alone.
Daniela’s story: “I realised all that minor stuff in life really doesn’t matter”
Daniela, 21 was diagnosed with cancer in August 2020 and talks about how friendship and gratitude helped her through her cancer journey.
