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.

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
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
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
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
Isobel’s story
- 30th January 2019
When Isobel was diagnosed with cancer, it sent a ripple through her whole family. Here, her mum Louise, tells their story.
- Hospital partnerships
- Family support workers
- Family wellbeing
Daisy’s story
- 18th July 2017
Daisy was like any other ordinary six-year-old girl until her family were hit with the bombshell that she had cancer. Her mum, Katie, tells their story.
- Hospital partnerships
- Family wellbeing
- Family trips and experiences
- Respite breaks
Megan’s story
- 25th May 2017
Megan was 17 when she was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia just before Christmas. She and her younger sister and parents were immediately taken under Momentum’s wing. Here’s their story.
- Hospital partnerships
- Respite breaks
- Family support workers
Zoe’s story
- 26th January 2017
Zoë, aged 9, suffers from a very rare genetic condition, and also has ADHD and autism. Momentum has been by the family’s side throughout their journey and will continue to support them whatever the future holds.
- Hospital partnerships
- Family trips and experiences

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