In October 2019, we were given the devastating diagnosis that our beautiful and amazing son Elliot, who had just turned 5, had leukaemia. Our whole lives were turned upside down. 

We were taken to the Great North Children’s Hospital in Newcastle and Elliot began treatment straight away, it was incredibly daunting and scary for us all and for Elliot in particular.  We have lost count of the rounds of chemotherapy, lumbar punctures and general anaesthetics he has been through since then - and will also continue to go through for the next few years. His bravery and courage is truly inspiring.

Despite this devastating diagnosis, we consider ourselves lucky as Elliot has access to world class treatment at the Great North Children's Hospital in Newcastle. We can't thank them and our family and friends enough for their support over the last 18 months. 

We have decided to take part in the Great North Run to raise money for the charity that directly supports the amazing facility that is the Great North Children's Hospital.

Children's Cancer North is dedicated to making life better for children with cancer across the North East and Cumbria. Around 100 children from across the region are newly diagnosed with cancer every year and come to the Great North Children's Hospital in Newcastle for their treatment. Children's Cancer North aims to improve their quality of life through transforming the environment and play experience on the wards, providing access to potentially life saving clinical trials and funding revolutionary research to find more effective treatments.