Nearly 10 years ago, in two different parts of the country, two children were diagnosed with retinoblastoma. Their stories bear many similarities – and now the pair have come together to receive a prestigious award in recognition of the courage they have shown during...
It was Father’s Day at the weekend, a day to celebrate and thank all you amazing dads out there who go above and beyond to support your families. With the endless rollercoaster of life (and the very occasional nagging), it’s all too easy to forget to mention how much...
Two children from the same family have received prestigious awards in recognition of the courage and bravery they displayed while one of them battled against an extremely rare form of cancer. On Christmas Eve 2014 Tyraah Bell-Lama from Tilehurst, Reading, was...
Three sisters have received prestigious awards in recognition of the courage and bravery they displayed while one of them battled with the effects of an extremely rare form of cancer. In 2000 Megan Thomas from Patcham, Brighton, was diagnosed with retinoblastoma, a...
Rose Lucking-Elhitmi was diagnosed with retinoblastoma (rb), a cancer which affects the retina of children predominantly under six years old, when she was still only six months old. Tests revealed that Rose had cancer in her right eye, with the early signs of tumours...
