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We all have dreams of the person we want to become and what we want to achieve in life. For some children, those dreams are interrupted and sometimes shattered, by a cancer diagnosis.
We’re here to ensure that whenever a child receives a cancer diagnosis, they have the best possible chance of survival. We won’t let cancer stand in the way of a child’s hope for the future.
As part of our Childhood Cancer Awareness Month campaign this year, we asked children and young people with cancer what they want to be when they grow up. Here you can see some of the hopes and dreams these children have for their future, and find out more about their stories.
Will you help us spread awareness of childhood cancer by sharing these stories? Help us throughout September by sharing using the hashtag #WhenIGrowUpCCAM across all social media channels.
Liam was diagnosed with T cell acute lymphoblastic leukaemia in November 2017, at only 8 years old. When he grows up he wants to be a footballer, journalist or doctor.
Read Liam's storyJacob was diagnosed with Wilms' tumour at only three years old. He rang the end of treatment bell in 2016. Today he is a keen football player. When he grows up he wants to be a zoo keeper.
Read Jacob's storySuki was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia in January 2017, at just four years old. Suki rang the end of treatment bell in August 2019. When she grows up she wants to be a doctor.
Read Suki's storySam was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia at five years old. He finished chemotherapy in April 2017. When he grows up he wants to be a lawyer.
Read Sam's storyOwen was diagnosed with Wilms' tumour in February 2014, at four years old. In December the same year he was told he's in remission. When he grows up Owen wants to be a programmer.
Read Owen's storyNieve was diagnosed with Wilms' tumour in August 2017, at just five years old. She rang the end of treatment bell in October 2018. When she grows up she wants to be a unicorn.
Read Nieve's storyKodie was four years old when he was diagnosed with a Wilms' tumour. He's now been given the all clear. When he grows up he wants to be an actor.
Read Kodie's storySophia was diagnosed with infantile acute lymphoblastic leukaemia in 2017, at only two years old. She rang the end of treatment bell in September 2019. When she grows up she wants to be a singer.
Read Sophia's storyLucy was diagnosed with a pituitary blastoma when she was seven months old in 2012. When she grows up she wants to be a teacher so she can help the children to learn.
Read Lucy's storyJaymen was diagnosed with neuroblastoma in January 2019, at nearly two years old. It started with flu-like symptoms. Just before lockdown Jaymen has finished his immunotherapy and had his end of treatment scans. He's now officially in remission. When he grows up he wants to
Read Jaymen's storyEthan was diagnosed with B-cell acute lymphoblastic leukaemia in 2017, when he was just two years old. He's expected to finish his treatment in 2021. When he grows up he wants to be an engineer.
Read Ethan's storyAbbie was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia in January 2018. She was eight years old. Sadly she relapsed in May 2020, and is now in hospital having treatment. When she grows up she wants to be a nurse.
Read Abbie's storyHolly was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia in 2009, at just 19 months old. This year she is 10 years all clear, and is doing really well. When she grows up she wants to be a dentist.
Read Hollie's storyDevon was diagnosed with Stage IV MYCN amplified Neuroblastoma in 2015. He was two years old. In March 2016 he got to ring the End of Treatment Bell. When he grows up he wants to be a computer game designer.
Read Devon's storyLewis was diagnosed with neuroblastoma in 2018. He was only a year old. Lewis is still undergoing treatment. When he grows up he wants to be a pilot.
Read Lewis' storyAce was three years old when he was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia in 2008. He had treatment for three and a half years. When he grows up he wants to be a rockstar.
Read Ace's storyBella was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia in 2016. She was two years old. She could ring her end of treatment bell in March 2019. When she grows up she wants to be a vet.
Read Bella's storyThree year old Benji was waking up screaming with terrible pains in his legs - he was finally diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia. He finished his treatment in 2017. When he grows up he wants to be working for NASA.
Read Benji's storyTilly was two years old when she was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia in 2014. She had two and a half years of treatment. When she grows up she wants to be an artist.
Read Tilly's storyPhoebe was diagnosed with Wilms' Tumour, a type of kidney cancer, shortly before her second birthday in 2012. She had her tumour removed, and now she only has check ups every two years. When she grows up she wants to be a writer.
Read Phoebe's storyErin was 15 months when she was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia. She had a very tough treatment plan, but finished her treatment in 2013. When she grows up she wants to be a chef.
Read Erin's storyJosh was diagnosed with Burkitt Lymphoma, a very aggressive cancer, in 2014. He was three years old. Josh was able to ring the end of treatment bell after four months in hospital undergoing chemotherapy. When he grows up he wants to be a zoo keeper.
Read Josh's storyDaisy was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia in 2016. She was four years old. After two years and two months of intense treatment, Daisy rang the end of treatment bell in November 2018. When she grows up she wants to be an archaeologist.
Read Daisy's storyAstrid was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia when she was two years old. Astrid is now on maintenance treatment, and appears to be a totally healthy, normal child now. She's always smiling and laughing. When she grows up she wants to be a nurse.
Read Astrid's storyLuke was diagnosed with hepatoblastoma, a very rare cancer, when he was just six months old. Today he is in secondary school and doing well. When he grows up he wants to be a champion gymnast.
Read Luke's storyFelix was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia in 2016. He was 10 years old. He's recently celebrated his one year anniversary of being off treatment. When he grows up he wants to be a world class footballer.
Read Felix's storyLucie was diagnosed with a brain tumour when she was only five weeks old. Today she is four years old and her tumour is stable. When she grows up she wants to be a cook.
Read Lucie's storyEsme had just turned three when a number of symptoms led to a diagnosis of acute lymphoblastic leukaemia. She is now 11 years old and is doing well. When she grows up she wants to be a paediatrician or a netballer.
Read Esme's storyIsaac was nine years old when he was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia. He rang the end of treatment bell in May 2019, after more than three years of treatment. When he grows up he wants to be an olympic champion.
Read Isaac's storyBella-Rose was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia when she was only three years old. She had a bone marrow transplant in 2016, and still has regular hospital appointments. When she grows up she wants to be a hairdresser for dolls.
Read Bella-Rose's storyVega was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia in 2012. By 2014 she had completed intensive treatment followed by maintenance treatment. Today Vega is doing well. When she grows up she wants to be happy and healthy.
Read Vega's storyAlice was diagnosed with high-risk neuroblastoma in 2019, a week before her second birthday. She required a prolonged, hard-hitting treatment programme. When she grows up she wants to be a friendly dragon.
Read Alice's storySofia was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia in 2013, when she was only two years old. Today Sofia is a funny and lively person and is doing well. When she grows up she wants to be a footballer.
Read Sofia's story