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.

Poppy’s story
- 22nd October 2025
Six-year-old Poppy from Woking, Surrey, was diagnosed with Wilms tumour four years ago, when she was just two years old. After surgery and chemotherapy, Poppy completed treatment in 2023. Momentum was there for Poppy and her family during this time, and the charity remains close to their hearts. Michelle, Poppy’s mum, shares their story.
- Family support workers
- Hospital partnerships
- Respite breaks
- Family wellbeing
- Family trips and experiences
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
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
Issy’s story
- 30th April 2021
In June 2019, 11-year-old Issy and her family were given the devastating news that Issy had Philadelphia Chromosome Positive Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia. Annie, Issy’s mum, tells their story:
- Family trips and experiences
- Family support workers
- Family wellbeing
- Hospital partnerships
Nora’s story
- 30th September 2020
In early March, when the rest of the world was digesting news of the growing coronavirus pandemic, Latifa’s world came to a totally different standstill when her 13-year-old-daughter, Nora, was diagnosed with Hodgkin Lymphoma. Here, she tells their story:
- Family wellbeing
- Family support workers
- Respite breaks
Victor’s story
- 30th April 2020
When he was just 3-years-old, Victor was diagnosed with T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (T-ALL). With no extended family in the UK to support them, Natalia, Victor’s mum, talks about how Momentum have helped them get through the last few years.
- Family wellbeing
- Respite breaks
- Family support workers

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