Sarah Cripps’ son, Teddy, was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia (AML) when 18 months old in April 2022. She explains the crucial role diet and nutrition played during Teddy’s treatment
Emma Cooper’s daughter Madeleine was diagnosed with a germ cell tumour aged four. She tells us how Madeleine’s love for gymnastics helped her both physically and mentally during treatment.
Saskia Wells was diagnosed with a brain tumour, aged 16. Now 18, she tells us about being one of the first patients in the UK to receive one-to-one exercise therapy support through the Active Hospitals project, funded by Public Health England and Sport England, at Sheffield Children’s Hospital.
‘Make a Move!’ is a dedicated sports and activities day organised for children and young people who have been treated for cancer and blood disorders, under the care of Bristol Children’s Hospital. Kate Millar, paediatric physiotherapist at Bristol Royal Hospital for Children, tells us more.
60 seconds with Abu Sidhanee, children's physiotherapist and CCLG member
Kat Earley's son Cohen was diagnosed with rhabdomyosarcoma, aged four. She writes about how staying active wherever possible played a crucial role in his wellbeing both during and after treatment.
Tom Fletcher, specialist paediatric exercise therapist at Sheffield Children’s Hospital
Brainbow is a specialist rehabilitation service for children with brain tumours based at Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge. Becca Knowles, specialist paediatric physiotherapist, tells us about its pilot project employing a PE teacher within its hospital school.
Cyclists Fighting Cancer (CFC) supports children and young people living with and beyond cancer in the UK by giving them new, lightweight bikes, specially adapted trikes and cycling equipment. Liz Pharoah, CFC trustee and cancer exercise specialist, tells us more.
