In February 2025 we heard the worst sentence ever from a GP, 'we need to refer Kayden for an urgent oncology review' That one sentence broke us, Kayden was only 5, we had Conall who was 8 to think about and the fear of the unknown was overwhelming.

That appointment started a rollercoaster for us as a family as after many tests, bloods, biopsies, scans and waiting nervously for results the decision was made that Kayden needed to start treatment for a large plexiform neurofibroma.tumour that he has under his arm. The PN is due to his Neurofibromatosis type 1. The treatment started 30th April 25 and Kayden continues on it. We have realised the impact of having a sick child on a family and navigating normal life along side medical appointments and kaydens health can be tricky.

Ward 2b have been a big part of our lives for over a year now and they will continue to be part of our lives for the immediate future. While oncology day care isn't a team you want to be part of if you need to be part of it you may as well be part of the best team and that's what 2b are for us.

We appreciate everything 2b has done for us not just looking after Kaydens health but hugs and tea when we've needed it, recognising when we are struggling and listening to our worries and most importantly they make Kayden feel comfortable enough to demand which way he would like his bloods done.

Raising this money is a very small way of saying thank you cause there aren't the words to say thanks.