Content warning - This #ChildhoodCancerAwarenessMonth, dad Phil (@Gidsentinel) shares his son's story.
Nathaniel, also known as Nate or Natty, was three-years-old when was diagnosed with medulloblastoma, a cancerous brain tumour found in children. After receiving treatment for two years, Nate died at the age of five.
“We were told, ‘I'm sorry, Mr. Gidman and Miss Smith the treatments not working’, and it just went from the start of the day thinking they’re going to say everything’s going along nicely and then everything crashes again.”
Upon receiving the news that Nate was being put into palliative care, the family spent the next few months making as many memories as possible which included Nate being a mascot for a @TranmereRovers game and walking the team out.
Read Nate's full story here: https://t.co/4g4H3VDrUR
"This can go on for up to 3 years"
Young Lives vs Cancer social worker, Catherine, explains the financial and emotional impacts travelling to treatment can have on young people with cancer
#RunningOnEmpty
I've heard from so many parents how @YLvsCancer Ffion's support for children with cancer in North Wales makes such a difference to them and their families. Vote for Ffion for the Caring in Wales award - it would be so well deserved https://t.co/KPDgHWnMVl ✨
Congrats to Young Lives vs Cancer social worker in Wales, Ffion, who been shortlisted for the Caring in Wales award!
You can vote for Ffion now: https://t.co/rm8oce2tjj
What a day and location for Rohan's Run in #Deganwy raising money for @YLvsCancer in memory of an amazing young man, Rohan. 5 mile run along the beautiful promenade along the River Conwy ☀️🏃🏻♀️ #ukrunchat#5miles#fundraising#running
Cancer sucks, no matter what age you are - but imagine hearing the news you have cancer as a teenager or young adult. It changes everything and affects every aspect of your life #TYACAM#TeenageAndYoungAdultCancer
Need some advice or someone to talk to? https://t.co/JqWxDapmRd
Thank you for inviting me along to present the team with their trophy - it was brilliant to hear more about their epic challenge! We are so grateful that you chose to support @YLvsCancer 💫
🏆 In Assembly this morning, our team of pupils talked about their epic adventure this summer, as they completed the 3 Peaks Yacht Race
🤎 We're delighted to share that the team raised over £4000 for @YLvsCancer
👏 An incredible achievement from our pupils & staff involved
We have launched a Crisis Fund to help families struggling with rising cancer costs amid rising living costs. We can't sit by and let families, already devastated by all that cancer throws at them, struggle even more https://t.co/XUAAbq1Yw6 #CostOfLivingCrisis
We’re delighted to support @YLvsCancer with a NEW range of underwear. 🥰
As the UK's leading cancer charity for children, young people and their families, Young Lives Vs Cancer’s care teams provide specialist support across the UK.💕
AVAILABLE HERE – https://t.co/GBedXy8BOd
This #ChildhoodCancerAwarenessMonth, children with cancer and their families are sharing the tough conversations they have to have every day. When Kara (7) needed to have a brain tumour removed her mum and dad were told it was best be honest with her https://t.co/LDSvGJRNZC
#CCAM
*NEWS* Young Lives vs Cancer to extend its Winter Emergency Grant to help families facing cancer, with the rising costs of living. For more, visit: https://t.co/noQ11dCUTv #CancerCosts#RisingCostOfLiving