I’m writing this from my heart, on behalf of our whole family, to share the story of my amazing brother-in-law, Sean. Someone who means the world to all of us.

Sean is only 31 years old, he’s a devoted husband to Grace and the most loving dad to their two beautiful little girls, Primrose (4) and Daphne (2). He is the centre of their universe and if you have ever met Sean, you will know how kind, funny and caring he is.

In May 2024 after a trip to A&E with a persistent throat infection, Sean was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukaemia (AML), an extremely aggressive form of blood cancer. He went on to spend 7 months in intensive chemotherapy treatment in isolation away from friends, family and, most heartbreakingly of all, his young children who weren’t permitted to visit the ward.

Sean fought bravely through chemotherapy, overcoming a number of life-threatening infections. He reached remission after cycle 3 and thanks to an incredible donor match, he was then able to receive a stem cell transplant and discharged from hospital for recovery. The moment he was reunited with his little girls was the BEST moment and we were on cloud nine welcoming him home. For a little while, there was hope. But earlier this year, Sean relapsed. He was transferred to The Christie Hospital and began a clinical trial which allowed for some much needed family time spent with the girls over the summer holidays.

Sadly, the trial only had a brief effect before the cancer returned more aggressively. Sean is now on a more intense trial, but it is increasingly difficult to keep the cancer under control. Despite the tireless efforts of his dedicated medical team, his doctors have advised us that his NHS treatment options have run out. As a family, we simply can’t accept that this is where Sean’s story ends. Not when he’s still walking, eating, laughing, and playing with his girls every day. He still has so much fight left in him, and we are determined to give him every possible chance.

Grace and Sean have found a specialist in Germany willing to offer a second transplant, believing Sean deserves the chance to keep fighting and hold onto hope. Currently this is the best option being explored for Sean. A second Stem Cell Transplant provides his greatest possible chance of long-term survival. But the cost is staggering, anywhere from £200,000 up to £500,000, depending on treatment length.

Sean and Grace’s families are doing everything they can to raise funds to give Sean this chance. Not only for him, but for Grace and their two little girls, who need their husband and daddy. The thought of Sean not being there to see them grow up and continue to be the most incredible dad and husband he is, is just utterly heartbreaking.

Please, if you can, help us give Sean the chance he so desperately needs. Whether it’s through a donation, sharing this page, or simply keeping him in your thoughts and prayers, it all makes such a difference.

If there’s anyone out there reading this and knows of other treatment options around the world please get in touch.

Thank you