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World Mental Health Day: Addressing the Impact of DIPG on Children and Families
DIPG is a devastating diagnosis, not just because of its physical effects, but also due to its profound impact on the mental health of both
Aug 6, 20243 min read


Izzy's Story
A junior doctor stood in the doorway and said they had sent the images to the National in London as there was a mass in her brain
Jul 28, 20248 min read


Jacob's Story
Within a week life with two healthy beautiful children changed forever. Jacob had been given 9-12 months to live.
Jun 30, 20245 min read


Eva's Story
It became obvious she wasn’t hearing well. In the following weeks her face started to droop on one side when she was laughing or crying
Jun 26, 202422 min read


Saqib's Story
I knew something was wrong and no one listened to me.
Jun 21, 20248 min read


Joey's Story
It started as a normal morning, his dad dropped him and Lucy off to me first thing so I could take them to school
Jun 20, 20245 min read


Alfie's Story
Just four days before his passing he still managed to go to Wembley to watch his beloved Aston Villa beat Liverpool.
Jun 16, 20243 min read


Sofia's Story
D.I.P.G - the 4 cruel letters that have destroyed our happy little family.
Jun 16, 20247 min read


Charlie's Story
We were told to go home and make memories as your daughter had something called Diffuse Midline Glioma
Jun 10, 20242 min read


Noah's Story
We had never imagined that Noah’s difficulties could be life threatening
Jun 9, 20244 min read


Ronan's Story
Nothing in the world could have prepared us for what came next.
Jun 9, 20246 min read


Logan's Story
Logan was terminally ill and unlikely to survive more than around 8 months (with radiation) or 6 months (without).
Jun 2, 20244 min read


Ellie's Story
on her sixth birthday, Ellie had a CAT scan. We had to cancel her birthday party, which made her extremely upset.
May 31, 20245 min read


Aksel's story
Aksel was 5 when we first noticed things were not quite right.
May 31, 20244 min read


Isla's Story
there were no treatment options available…and she was given only a few weeks to live.Â
May 14, 20243 min read


Finlay's Story
We noticed he had a funny turn to his head while he was drawing with his brother.
May 14, 20247 min read


Mercy’s Story
Following a MRI scan the most devastating diagnosis was forthcoming with the words that nightmares of made of
Apr 30, 20242 min read


Raising Awareness for DIPG: Join Us on 17th May
On 17th May, join Abbie's Army and observe DIPG Awareness Day. This day is dedicated to shining a light on the struggles faced by children w
Apr 30, 20242 min read


Are you a Tough Mudder??
Join Us for the Tough Mudder: Conquer Obstacles and Raise Funds for DIPG Research!
Apr 30, 20242 min read


Zoé's Story
Zoé had just turned 8 years old when she passed away from DIPG
Apr 16, 20243 min read
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