var _tracker = _gat._getTracker(“UA-370321-1″); After first seeing him singing along (very well I might add!) to europop, here we are introduced properly to Tom Mercer, who shares his story, including the diagnosis of Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia in 2006. With the usual symptoms including lack of energy, tiredness and aches and pains, Tom visited his doctor and, after collapsing [...]

var _tracker = _gat._getTracker(“UA-370321-1″); It’s David Passfield…interviewing David Passfield as he reveals his split persona and shares his experience of being diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (in both clay and human form). With his interview glasses on and questions at the ready, we hear all about David’s diagnosis and consequent treatment, due to finish in [...]

var _tracker = _gat._getTracker(“UA-370321-1″); After being treated for Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia, here we meet Tom Mercer from Newcastle who shares his experience of cancer with us. Tom explains the huge difference it made being surrounded by positive people and the opportunity to forge many friendships during his treatment. After a jam-packed weekend at FYSOT, Tom [...]

var _tracker = _gat._getTracker(“UA-370321-1″); Here we are introduced to Alex Blunt, who was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia when she was just five years old. As Alex tells her story, we hear about how she felt when she first found out, the treatment she received and how the whole experience has changed her life. From [...]

var _tracker = _gat._getTracker(“UA-370321-1″); Diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia at age 19, this is Jen’s story. After noticing unusual symptoms whilst studying at university, Jen made a visit to her GP and after a misdiagnosis of a chest infection, was diagnosed with cancer in February 2007. Amongst fun filled frolics on the beach accompanied by [...]

Here we are introduced to 17 year old David, who, on the 26th July 2007 was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. As we hear David’s story, we find out what life was like before diagnosis- a typical teenage one really, going to school, hanging out with mates, going down the ‘chippy’- until a series of symptoms led to a far more serious turn of events. After finding out he had Leukemia, David explains what it was like to be told such shocking news, with his family also explaining how it emotionally affected them. Now in remission and receiving maintenance treatment ending in October 2010, as we join the family on a picnic, David explains how relieved he is to have been given the all clear and reveals how the whole experience has made him realise what is truly important in life.