An in-depth look around Birmingham’s Young Person’s Unit, led by former patient Jenn Shaw, who is at hand to interview various staff and patients and find out more about the running of the unit and their experiences on YPU. With […]
Birmingham (95 films)
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 […]
My Memories, My Cancer
Ding ding! Boxing gloves at the ready as Birmingham prepare for their very own charity boxing match, with celebrity chef Glynn Purnell taking centre stage in the ring. With funds raised going to the Teenage Cancer Trust, it’s time for […]
Boxing Time
In this honest and emotional portrayal of how watching a sibling go through cancer treatment can harbour all sorts of powerful thoughts and emotions, Tom describes, through the process of writing down his hopes and fears in a letter, how […]
my letter, my brother, my mum
It’s a momentous occasion as Josephine has her last ever week in hospital and leaves the dreaded drip behind for good! The princess theme continues as a fabulous trip to Disneyland Paris, as organised by Dreams Come True, sees the […]
Josephine part 5
It’s party time as Josephine prepares for her Cinderella ball, complete with carriage and tiara, in aid of her upcoming birthday. First stop, hair and makeup where the girls are transformed into princesses and then top it off with a […]
Josephine part 4
In this third instalment, we hear how a variety of symptoms, including sickness, exhaustion, achey legs and a sore throat are all affecting Josephine, meaning more time in hospital due to risk of infection. The woggles are out as a […]
Josephine part 3
Jasmine introduces us to the facilities available on the TCT ward at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital.
welcome to the TCT ward
Kieran receives a stack of goodies courtesy of the Make a Wish foundation.
Kieran’s Make a Wish
Joesephine gives us an update on her progress including plans for a major operation. Her step dad raises £2000 for the TCT and YPU unit by riding a 50cc moped 200 miles with sponsors guessing how long it will take.
Josephine part 2
17 year old Josephine is on her 4th week of chemo after diagnosis of Osteosarcoma.
Josephine part 1
Shabbar gets a computer – made possible by the Make A Wish foundation.