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"We wanted Fred's life to have made a difference."

Louise Bennett shares the story of her son Fred and her experience as a member of our Patient and Public Involvement Group. She explains how her involvement in shaping CCLG's research has enabled her to make a lasting difference for children and young people with cancer in the future.

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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.

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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.

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Oliver's story

Oliver was diagnosed with Wilms tumour when he was one year old. His mum, Ceri-Anne, shares his story.

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Darcey's story

Darcey was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL) in November 2022 when she was just 17 months old. Her mum, Sophie, shares her story.

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Alex’s story

Alex Witton was diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma in May 2025 at 22 years old. This Teenage and Young Adult Cancer Awareness Month (TYACAM), she shares her story.

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Layla's story

Layla Jane Bartlett was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in January 2025 when she was 22 years old.