Elijah’s story
Two-year-old Elijah Middleton was born with a rare genetic condition called PTEN hamartoma tumour syndrome (PTEN / PHTS for short). There is no cure or treatment available for this condition, which has wide ranging symptoms and carries an increased risk of certain cancers. Parents Becky, 30 and Tim, 31, from Carmarthenshire, first noticed Elijah wasn’t... Read More
Sam's Story
Three-year-old Sam Murray has just been on his first holiday to Cornwall. He watched in awe as waves crashed against the rocks, loved building sandcastles with his dad and saw lifeboats setting off on a rescue. It sounds like just a normal family holiday, but for Sam and his parents Harriette and Graham, it was... Read More
Eddie's Story
Eddie Braun is a loud, sometimes cheeky four-year-old who is determined to let his mum know exactly what he wants. His default setting is happiness, despite the numerous challenges he faces. He absolutely loves cycling and swimming. Eddie has an ultra-rare genetic condition caused by the genetic mutation COL4A2 which is linked to small blood... Read More
