Family stories

Thomas’s story

• 19th March 2024

Thomas’s brother Andrew very sadly died to Cancer in 2019. Thomas, 12, from West Sussex, talks about the relationship he had with Andrew (13), life without him, and the ways he remembers his big brother.

Finding support and hope after losing a child – Peter’s story

• 3rd January 2024

Peter and Harley very sadly experienced the death of one of their twin sons, James, in February 2021 when he was just 21 months old. Peter and Harley, from Woking, Surrey, have been receiving support from Momentum’s bereavement support service, Echoes. Peter shares their story:

Holly’s Story

• 3rd October 2023

Holly Loveless, 25, from Kingston, Surrey, is celebrating the birth of her first baby, Isla. 18 years ago, in 2005, Holly was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL). Holly and her mum Fiona, share their story:

• Family trips and experiences

Jackson’s story

• 25th August 2023

Jackson, 5, from Carshalton, Sutton, was diagnosed with T-Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia in February 2020, he was just two years old. In April 2023, Jackson rang the bell at St. George’s Hospital, Tooting, to signify completing his cancer treatment. His mum, Samantha, shares their story.

Lily’s story

• 25th August 2023

Lily, 15, from Burgess Hill, West Sussex, was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL) in October last year (2022). Her mum, Tracey, shares their story:

Bebe’s story

• 25th August 2023

Bebe, 14, from Sunninghill, Berkshire was diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma in April this year (2023). She shares her story:

Sophia’s story

• 24th August 2023

Sophia prepares to start school.

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

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