<p>My son was diagnosed with leukemia last year at the age of nine totally out of the blue. Ryder was a fit and healthy young boy enjoying life and sports but after complaing about his vision and taking him to hospital we were told that he was suffering from this disease.</p> <p>As Parents we have been catapulted into a world of hospital visits procedures treatments and medcine... a scarey place to be when all you want to do is protect your child. Thankfully we are so lucky to be under the watchful eye of Sheffield Childrens Hospital a centre of excellence for treating children with leukemia</p> <p>We are now in a position when our son's care is out of our control and our trust and faith is with the wonderful amazing team of staff and support at the Hospital. As a family we are debted to the passion and dedication of every single one of them and the care, support and help they are providing.</p> <p>We visit the hospital now at least twice a week and see all the children fighting both cancer and leukemia...they are so brave wondrful young angels that should not be in this position.</p> <p>To try and help all the young children battling cancer on ward M3 and the suporting clinics and to help raise funds for the hospital I am going to shave all my hair off...after all if they can lose their's and still have the courage to fight the disease it is a small price for me to pay.</p> <p>Please take time to read this post and give all you can no matter how small...these children need our help</p> <p>Thankyou</p> <p>Ryders Mum</p> <p>anita</p> <p>PS the bald posts will follow :)</p>