Archives: Stories
Mark’s story – how joining a CLIC Sargent CrossFit class changed my career goals
In July 2017 Mark was diagnosed with myasthenia gravis, a chronic neuromuscular autoimmune disease, after noticing difficulty with moving his muscles in the right way.
Crystal’s story – thanks to CLIC Sargent’s support I can follow my dream of being a stage manager
In 2016, just after her 18th birthday, performing arts student Crystal was diagnosed with osteosarcoma, bone cancer.
Maisie’s story – thanks to CLIC Sargent’s support I’m pursuing my dream of becoming a solicitor
Maisie was diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin lymphoma at the start of her third and final year of studying for a history degree.
Jody’s story – I felt like I was watching somebody else’s life
Jody, a mother of two, was 22 when she was diagnosed with cervical cancer. After treatment shrunk a tumour on her cervix, Jody had a hysterectomy, leaving her infertile and going through early menopause.
Harry’s story – Floppychops
Harry was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia aged seven. Hear about his and Floppychops' story from their mum.
Libby’s story – Shells of courage
For Libby, what started as a sharp back pain after a music festival, eventually led to a diagnosis of a malignant tumour of her spinal cord.
Lucy’s story – Music to my ears
Lucy was diagnosed with cancer and started chemotherapy just a few days before her 16th birthday. Her mum Claire shared her story with us.
Sofyan’s story – It was his life over his limb
When Sofyan was nine years old,his mum spotted a lump on his leg. As a keen footballer, they assumed it could be a growing muscle, but went to hospital as a precaution. Eight hours and several tests later, they were told he had bone cancer.
Orlando’s story – being a CLIC Sargent social worker
CLIC Sargent employs 120 social workers across the UK. They are the expert friend when cancer threatens to destroy young lives. Here Orlando, one of our social workers in Birmingham, talks about his job.
Seren’s story – diagnosed with ovarian cancer aged 19
Seren started feeling unwell during her first year at university and thought it was due to going out too much.
