Finding freedom on two wheels
Chris Badcock’s son, Sam, was diagnosed with a brain tumour in 2019 when he was 11 years old. He tells us how cycling made a profound difference to his son's recovery and quality of life.
“Take it a breath at a time, step by step”
Kay Hunter Saber’s son, Ramsey, was diagnosed with leukaemia aged 14. She explains how they navigated his treatment and how writing helped her through his journey.
Supporting your child’s wellbeing during cancer treatment
We asked the experts from the Haematology/Oncology Team at Sheffield Children’s Foundation Trust to share tips and advice on small steps that can be taken to support a child’s wellbeing during treatment.
“Choosing your own path gives you a little bit of control when you don’t have much of it”
Abby Maxwell was diagnosed with blood cancer aged 22 in 2023 and shares with us what helped her during her treatment.
“Resilience isn’t about being strong all the time – it’s finding ways to move forward even in the darkest moments”
Stacey Bark’s daughter, Florrie, was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia aged five in 2022. Here, Stacey explains how their family navigated cancer and some of the serious complications of Florrie’s treatment and what resilience means to them.
"I thought leukaemia was the only cancer children could get."
This Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, we spoke to Katherine about her daughter Helena’s story, her experience as a member of CCLG’s Information Review Panel and other projects, and how getting involved has given her a sense of purpose.
"Before George was diagnosed, we knew nothing about childhood cancer."
Lisa Radcliffe is a member of CCLG's Patient and Public Involvement (PPI) Group, where she uses her lived experience to help researchers shape and improve their work.
Bertie's story
Bertie was diagnosed with T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (T-ALL) in May 2024 on his 11th birthday. Bertie finished his treatment in June 2026.
Braidy's story
Braidy was diagnosed with blood cancer in 2025 while pregnant. Here, she shares how she navigated treatment, while pregnant and as a new mum, and why she wants to raise awareness.