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.

Sienna’s story
- 12th August 2026
Sienna, 5, was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL) in May 2024 and has recently completed her treatment. Sienna’s dad, Neil, from Woking, Surrey, shares their story.
- Family support workers
- Hospital partnerships
- Family wellbeing
- Respite breaks
Raine’s story
- 12th August 2026
Raine, 6, from West Sussex, was diagnosed with stage 4 neuroblastoma in June 2025. Raine’s mum, Cheynne, shares their story.
- Family support workers
- Hospital partnerships
- Family wellbeing
- Respite breaks
Isabelle’s story
- 12th November 2025
Six years ago, Isabelle was supported by Momentum when she was being treated for acute lymphoid leukaemia (ALL). At the time, she was 16 years old and had just started studying for her A-Levels. Isabelle, from Raynes Park, London, shares her story.
- Family support workers
- Hospital partnerships
- Respite breaks
- Family wellbeing
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
Sky’s Story
- 27th January 2022
Sky, was diagnosed with a brain tumour at 16 months. Now confirmed as Medulloblastoma (MBEN) she is undergoing intensive chemotherapy. Mum, Emily, tells their journey so far.
- Family support workers
- Hospital partnerships
George’s story
- 23rd November 2021
George, 3, was diagnosed with Leukaemia in May 2021. Here his mum Clare, tells their story.
- Family support workers
- Hospital partnerships
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

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