Family stories

Whether you want to read about the tailored support we offer families, or how supporting us can make a huge difference to many lives, you’ll find what you’re looking for here.

Noah’s story
- 20th August 2025
Natasha and Richard’s son Noah, 8, was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL) in March 2022. After almost three and a half years, Noah completed his treatment in July this year. Natasha and Richard, from Worthing, West Sussex, share their story.
- Family support workers
- Hospital partnerships
- Respite breaks
- Family wellbeing
Isla’s story
- 20th August 2025
Six-year-old Isla, from Surrey, was diagnosed with T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (T-ALL) last year. Isla is over halfway through her cancer treatment which she is due to complete in April 2026. Isla’s mum, Sarah, shares their story.
- Family support workers
- Respite breaks
- Hospital partnerships
- Family trips and experiences
- Family wellbeing
Amber’s story
- 20th August 2025
Twelve-year-old Amber from Redhill, Surrey, was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL) in June 2022 and completed her treatment last summer. Amber, and her mum, Laura, share their story.
- Family support workers
- Family wellbeing
- Respite breaks
- Hospital partnerships
Mabel’s story
- 20th August 2025
Celine’s daughter, Mabel, five, was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL) in March 2023 when she was just two years old. Celine, from Surbiton, London, shares her story.
- Family support workers
- Respite breaks
- Family trips and experiences
- Family wellbeing
Gemma and Archie’s story
- 21st July 2025
Gemma’s 13-year-old son Archie has a rare metabolic disorder called Pompe disease. Gemma, from Copthorne, Surrey, started receiving support from Momentum earlier this year and recently stayed at one of our respite cabins. Gemma shares her story.
- Respite breaks
- Family support workers
George’s story
- 18th September 2024
Clare’s son, George, 6, was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL) when he was just two years old. This Summer, George rung the bell at St. Peter’s Hospital, signifying the end of his cancer treatment. Clare, from Woking, Surrey, shares their story.
- Respite breaks
Elin and Oliver’s story
- 17th April 2024
Elin’s youngest son, Oliver, was born with an undiagnosed rare genetic neuromuscular disease. Elin, from Bisley, Surrey, shares her story:
- Family support workers
- Respite breaks
- Family trips and experiences
- Family wellbeing
Afonso’s story
- 24th August 2023
Afonso, 7, from Battersea, London, completed his treatment for Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia in July 2023. His mum, Susana, shares their story.
- Family support workers
- Respite breaks
- Family wellbeing
Lois’s story
- 1st July 2021
Lois was just nine when she was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukaemia in 2019. It’s a day that will forever be etched in the minds of Lois and her family; leaving them feeling like “the bottom had dropped out of their world”. Here, Lois’s mum tells their story
- Respite breaks
- Family support workers
- Family trips and experiences
George’s story
- 1st July 2021
When George was diagnosed with a rare genetic disorder at just six months old, his family’s world changed forever. Here, George’s mum tells their story and how Momentum Children’s Charity has helped them to keep moving forward.
- Respite breaks
- Family support workers

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