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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.

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
Alfie’s story
- 11th January 2017
Alfie, 13, was born with Downs Syndrome and is also autistic. When he was two-and-a-half-years-old he was diagnosed with leukaemia.
- Family support workers
- Family trips and experiences
Sam’s story
- 14th December 2016
Sam was diagnosed with leukaemia just weeks before Christmas in 2013 at just five years old. Since then Sam and his family have been supported by Momentum Children’s Charity.
- Family support workers
- Family trips and experiences
- Hospital partnerships
Ed’s story
- 27th October 2015
This is Ed’s story of teenage testicular cancer, as told by his mum, Jo.
- Family support workers
- Hospital partnerships
- Family trips and experiences

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