Stories of hope

We know the value of hope to families facing their toughest challenge and helping to provide hope to families is a central part of Solving Kids' Cancer UK's mission. 

Among the incredibly sad stories, there are also stories of hope, which we are pleased to be able to share and celebrate with you. The stories featured here, shared with permission, are of children and young people who have been diagnosed with neuroblastoma, have completed treatment and are now in remission and doing the things they enjoy most in life.

Some of the children and young people below would have fundraised with Solving Kids' Cancer UK, for access to treatment not available through the NHS and many will have gone on to access and complete treatment overseas. Some families have chosen to keep their child's dedicated fund open for donations. Up until the point at which a child reaches five years post the end of treatment, all funds raised are held for the child for access to treatment and pastoral needs. After this point, funds raised in a child's name are used to support all children and families affected by neuroblastoma through Solving Kids' Cancer UK's activities. If you'd like more information, contact us on 0207 284 0800 or email fundraising@solvingkidscancer.org.uk.

Meet...

Molly

Molly's journey through childhood cancer, survival, and the physical and mental after-effects is a testament to her resilience, determination, and the power of self-advocacy.

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Zahra

From confronting childhood insecurities to becoming a passionate advocate for neuroblastoma survivors, Zahra’s transformative journey embodies resilience, empowerment, and hope.

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Louis

Despite the monumental challenges he has faced since being diagnosed with neuroblastoma when he was young, Louis has not let this hold him back. His inspirational story is one of resilience, character and positivity.

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Anya

Anya is now at high school and is thriving! Football is one of Anya’s main passions and she is proudly part of a football team

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Eva

Sassy, unique and kind, 10-year-old Eva loves performing on stage, recreating TikTok dances and making bracelets. Life post-treatment hasn’t come without challenges, but just like she always did during treatment, Eva faces everything with a smile.

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Lulu

Happy, full of life, and a whirlwind of loveliness, Lulu has a great big smile that lights up the world.

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Grace

Grace was diagnosed with high-risk neuroblastoma in October 2007. She's now 17, and thankfully she continues to do well.

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Oliver

Oliver, now seven, is thriving and loving life! He enjoys drawing, playing with Lego and watching films. While he needs a little help at school to catch up, he loves it and has made lots of friends. He also plays rugby and football for his local teams.

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Nellie-Rose

Nellie-Rose is six, has been in remission since June 2021 and is doing well. She’s smart, funny and full of life despite all she has been through. She radiates happiness and always has a smile on her face.

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Liam

Liam is a funny, loving and brave seven year old. He loves pizza, painting, football and cars! He enjoys school and playing with his little sister, Kylie.

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Lily-Mae

Lily-Mae has just turned 15. She’s a happy, healthy, normal teenager. She adores singing and dancing and performing arts is her passion. She’s a talented artist, particularly drawing anime and she adores Taylor Swift.

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Phoebe

Phoebe is now 17. Phoebe loves spending time with her dogs, family and friends. She enjoys volunteering at the local hospital where she spends time serving tea to the patients in the stroke ward and orthopaedic ward.

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Magnus

Mighty Magnus is now 11! He has been ‘no evidence of disease’ since completing frontline treatment in 2019. He enjoys gaming, playing board games with his family and friends and reading.

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Lauren

Harry Potter and board game fan Lauren has been in remission since 2019. She is now 17, loves travel and music and enjoying life!

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Seraph

Seraph is now eight years old and is doing great, he has been ‘no evidence of disease’ since June 2019. He has endless energy, is getting stronger all the time and is just as messy and noisy as every other child his age.

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Harry

Harry is six years old, cheeky and full of mischief. Harry is enjoying school, playing with big sister, Izzy, and loves Lego, football and anything to do with planes, diggers and helicopters.

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Jake

Jake rang the bell at Great Ormond Street Hospital in 2019! Since then, his family say he's been living his best boring and uneventful life (medically speaking!). Jake is now nine years old, loves playing the drums, going to Cubs and following Man United!

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Daya

Fun-loving Daya is now in remission after raising funds for life-saving surgery in New York in 2018.

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