Family Stories

Meet some of the families we support.


Charlie’s story. The day his sister disappeared

For Charlie, all of a sudden, his sister was nowhere to be seen. They did everything together and then, just like that, weren’t allowed to see each other at all.” Five year old Jasmine was diagnosed with a rare aggressive brain tumour in November 2021. She has since had multiple brain surgeries, intensive chemotherapy and […]

Leo’s Story. The newborn with leukaemia

Having a new born baby with cancer is the hardest thing I’ve ever had to face. Briony, and her partner Marcus, were delighted when they welcomed their first baby in January 2019. Little Leo was born apparently healthy and the Leicester couple were overjoyed to take him home and begin their lives as new parents. […]

Phoebe’s Story

Six-year-old Phoebe Thomas, from Wigston in Leicester has spent two thirds of her life receiving treatment for cancer after being diagnosed with neuroblastoma at just 9 months old. We spoke with mum Naomi about the impact her daughter’s illness has had on the whole family, including dad Russell and big sister Amelie. Phoebe’s diagnosis “Phoebe […]

Storm’s Story

At the start of 2021 Storm’s family started noticing a difference in their little boy. “He went from happy, chilled and sleeping 12 hours a night to uncomfortable, grumpy and lots of broken sleep,” explains mum Amy. Amy then noticed that her then 16 month old son was struggling to pass urine which doctors put […]

Florence’s Story

Two-year-old Florence, from Hinkley Leicestershire, was found to have a fast-growing tumour in her stomach in August 2021. The diagnosis came about after her mum, Sophie, spotted that Florence’s tummy was swollen and hard. Initially this was suspected to be constipation and Sophie was told to call back 48 hours later if there was no […]

Dylan’s Story

In 2016 two-year-old Dylan was diagnosed with a rare type of lung cancer. At the time, Dylan, who is now 8, and his family were supported by PASIC. We spoke to Dylan’s parents, Kerry and Mike, to find out more about the impact PASIC support had on the whole family, including Dylan’s two brothers. How […]

Jess’ Story

12-year-old Jess was diagnosed with T-Cell Lymphoblastic Lymphoma in June 2020 after discovering a lump in her neck. Jess, from Stapleford, Nottingham, lives with her mum and dad and her 13-year-old brother Chris. Before her diagnosis Jess was really active – a blue belt in taekwondo, a rookie lifeguard and also loved dancing. We spoke […]

Evan’s Story

“I am Evan and I live in Draycott in the Clay, near Uttoxeter. I live with my Mummy, my Daddy and my little sister Emily. We like walking and camping in our caravan. “I’m eight years old. I am truthful, loving, kind, cheeky, and a little shy. I love Lego, sloths and dinosaurs and I […]

Lizzie’s Story

Seven year old Lizzie lives in Nottingham with their mum and dad, Emma and James… plus three dogs, three guinea pigs, a bearded dragon, a royal python and a horse! In this guest blog, mum Emma shares the family’s experience of facing childhood cancer during a pandemic, following Lizzie’s diagnosis of Lymphoblastic Lymphoma. We are […]

Lyndon Roberts: Losing Larsen

Please note: this story discusses the loss of a child, grief and the impact of bereavement.   The agony of losing a child is often described as the worse pain someone can go through. No parent expects their child to die before they do. Sadly, for some families who have a child with cancer this […]

Eden’s Story

Seven-year-old Eden lives at home with her parents, her baby brother, two cats and a dog. Described as a bundle of craziness, sassiness, attitude and noise, her parents Kate and Asa knew something wasn’t right when, in 2017, a then three-year-old Eden began napping more frequently and complaining of pain in her joints. It was […]

Tabitha’s Story

In October 2020, 16-year-old Tabitha Tuckley from Northamptonshire was diagnosed with ovarian cancer. Tabitha is currently receiving treatment and now hopes to raise awareness of teenage cancer by sharing her journey on her YouTube channel. Watch this video to hear Tabitha talking about her diagnosis and treatment:

Cohen’s Story

It’s been such a shame as it’s so hard for a four-year-old to go through all of this and then not to have friends or family able to visit. Five-year-old train-lover, Cohen, was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer in May 2020 after his mother discovered a lump in his leg. The devastating news was made […]

Jake’s Story

I’d never heard of children being diagnosed with testicular cancer. We were so shocked – I thought it was something only older men could get. In June 2019, six-year-old Jake was diagnosed with testicular cancer – one of the more common cancers in adult men, but one that rarely affects young boys. Jake’s mum, Nicola, […]

Jess’ Story

PASIC brought us together more as a family, they were very supportive. In May 2014, Jess, aged five years old, had been unwell for a while. Despite three trips to the GP, the family were told there was nothing wrong. Eventually, an x-ray showed Jess’ lung was full of fluid. Blue-lighted to QMC, she ended […]