Excerpt from Chasing Rainbows: Young Adults Living With Cancer, an upbeat documentary film featuring 6 young people who are “living life while fighting for it.” For more info, visit the Chasing Rainbows channel on jimmyteens.tv or www.chasingrainbowsproduction.com.
Here we meet a father and son duo that share their story and experiences of living with cancer. Diagnosed with Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma on the 23 December 2009, James describes the process of being treated and how much of […]
Sisters Sarah and Michelle Hampton take to the stage to share their story with the audience, not only providing inspiration and hope for fellow young people, but also addressing the power of sisterhood during a devastating and life changing time […]
Here we meet Bridget Jenkins, whose younger brother was diagnosed with Leukemia aged just thirteen. As Bridget talks us through her story, describing the hardships of watching a sibling fight cancer, we hear what life is like from the perspective […]
Part 2 of Matt’s jam-packed holiday sees the family continue to have even more fun in Prestwick, Scotland. Next up is a trip to Xscape- a ski and leisure complex, where an excitable Matt has a go sledging down the […]
After receiving his fourth chemo and experiencing bad nausea, we follow Aaron as he has his fifth treatment, getting an insight into what a typical “chemo day” is like for him. Surrounded by friends and family, Aaron’s younger sister Jessica […]
In Part 4 of Shannon’s blog, we follow her daily routine, having just completed her last session of chemo. Amongst playing with little brother Ross, who gets the party started with a highly impressive dance display (involving spinning round in […]
Part 2 of Shannon’s blog sees her move to a new ward and of course, a tour around is essential! As she receives her treatment, Shannon talks us through her daily happenings, including lots of DVD watching, Sims playing and […]
Diagnosed with Leukemia on Christmas Eve 2008, Shannon explains the series of symptoms and complaints that led to her diagnosis. We follow Shannon’s day-to-day routine as she receives treatment, causing her to experience a range of side effects including high […]
Part 2 of Alex and Pat’s video diary, talking about their relationship as twins throughout Alex’s cancer treatment. Covering issues such as returning back to school and dealing with difficult questions, both brothers explain how the situation has affected them […]
Another insightful film, charting the relationship between twin brothers Alex and Pat Dawson, who openly talk about their close connection, from finishing each others sentences to the idea of “mirror image” and “twin pains”, terms used after both brothers experienced […]
An honest, heart-warming and at times funny insight into Alex and Pat’s unique relationship as brothers, twins and not forgetting, friends. Talking about how Alex’s diagnosis changed both their lives, but also brought them closer together, both brothers explain, from […]