At just 2 years old, Elliot was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive form of leukaemia. Now 4, he has spent over 19 months living in hospital, fighting for his life.

This fundraiser has been created by his aunties, Sarah and Sue, to support Elliot and his parents, Jenny and Dave, as they face a long and uncertain road to recovery.

Fundraising Goal

Our goal is to raise at least £50,000 to support Elliot’s family for the next year and possibly beyond.

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Elliot’s story

In early 2024, Elliot was constantly unwell. His mum Jenny knew something wasn’t right, but they were repeatedly told it was allergies, asthma, or common childhood illnesses.

On July 11th, everything changed. A blood test led to a devastating phone call—Elliot might have leukaemia.

Within hours, he was admitted to hospital. That night was the beginning of a journey that is still ongoing nearly two years later.

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A fight for survival

Elliot was diagnosed with JMML, a rare and aggressive blood cancer. His only chance of survival was a stem cell transplant.

In September 2024, a donor was found, and Elliot began intense chemotherapy. The treatment made him critically ill.

Just 10 days after his transplant, Elliot stopped breathing in Jenny’s arms. A crash team was called while nurses performed CPR and his parents watched in terror.

He survived—but this was only one of many life-threatening complications.

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What Elliot has endured

Over the past two years, Elliot has faced:

• life-threatening infections and complications including sepsis and GVHD

• gut failure, leaving him unable to eat for 18 months and counting

• he relies entirely on intravenous nutrition which he is attached to 16 hours per day

• countless anaesthetics, procedures, transfusions, and surgeries

• compression fractures in his spine

• loss of mobility and severe pain requiring strong medications

He has spent too much of his young life in hospital

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A turning point—and hope

In January, Elliot underwent major bowel surgery, which finally relieved the constant pain he had been living with.

He is now beginning to recover—slowly learning to walk again and starting small feeds.

Elliot’s cancer is currently in remission.

Despite everything, Elliot remains incredibly positive. He still finds joy in singing, playing, and making those around him smile. His love of animals has been a constant.

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The impact on his family

Jenny and Dave have been by Elliot’s side every day and have been unable to work for nearly two years.

We have watched them break over and over again and somehow reach to depths no one should ever know exists for the strength to keep going.

We have seen them step out of Elliot’s hospital room and weep like they might never stop only to return with a smile, a game, a cuddle, or a distraction for their boy.

Their entire focus has been keeping their son alive.

Although they’ve had support from family, the financial strain is ongoing—and Elliot’s recovery will take a long time, with no clear discharge date from hospital.

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How your donation will help

We are raising funds to give Jenny and Dave the financial breathing space to focus fully on Elliot’s care and recovery.

Your support will help cover:

• mortgage and household bills

• essential living costs

• the ongoing reality of hospital life

Every donation—no matter how small—will make a meaningful difference.

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Please help if you can

If you’re able to donate, share, or spread the word, you are helping ease the burden on a family who have already been through so much.

Thank you for your kindness and support ❤️

— Sarah & Sue