Stories — 0-5 Years Old

super paddy's Story

super paddy’s Story

November 2024

Paddy's mummy told us she's looking forward to the day when he doesn't have to keep visiting hospital...

Super Archie's Story

Super Archie’s Story

July 2024

Admitted to hospital with a wheeze, Archie's subsequent diagnosis of ALL means he faces over 2 years of treatment...

Super Oscar's Story

Super Oscar’s Story

May 2024

A weakness in Oscar's right arm and hand was the start of the journey no family wants to take...

Super Isabelle's Story

Super Isabelle’s Story

April 2024

Isabelle was poorly with infections and joint pain, before being diagnosed with ALL. Read about her supervision of medical staff here...!

Super Travis's Story

Super Travis’s Story

April 2024

A "standard" fall at school took Super Travis to hospital, where a devastating diagnosis was made...

Super Charlotte's Story

Super Charlotte’s Story

April 2024

A tiny pair of Supershoes for this brave little girl...

Super Macy's Story

Super Macy’s Story

February 2024

At just 3 years old, Super Macy was faced with a huge challenge...

Super Hugo's Story

Super Hugo’s Story

February 2024

Hugo had been unwell for a few days and visited his GP, who sent him straight to hospital. Hugo crashed whilst there...

Super Lexi's Story

Super Lexi’s Story

February 2024

Super Lexi's mum describes her as a warrior! We'd agree with that...

Super Daniel's Story

Super Daniel’s Story

February 2024

Super Daniel picked up a bug at nursery. When he didn't recover, a hospital visit revealed a devastating diagnosis...

Super Antoni's Story

Super Antoni’s Story

January 2024

Super Antoni was diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma at just 4 years old...

Super Lacie's Story

Super Lacie’s Story

December 2023

Lacie's family said their hearts were broken when she was diagnosed with ALL at just four years old...

Super Leo's Story

Super Leo’s Story

December 2023

Little Leo was only 21 months old when he was diagnosed with a rare kidney cancer.

Super Isla's Story

Super Isla’s Story

November 2023

Isla's mummy describes how their world was "turned upside-down" following a diagnosis of ALL...

Super Elsie's Story

Super Elsie’s Story

August 2023

Sometimes, the first round of treatment doesn't have the outcome that everyone hoped for...

Super Thomas's Story

Super Thomas’s Story

August 2023

A lump on his neck and difficulties walking led to an unexpected and terrifying diagnosis for Thomas' family...

Super Rachael's Story

Super Rachael’s Story

June 2023

After a normal pregancy and birth, Rachael's family received a devastating diagnosis...

Super Ethan's Story

Super Ethan’s Story

May 2023

Treatment for cancer can take a long time. Ethan has been so brave since the start of his chemotherapy...

Super Oscar's Story

Super Oscar’s Story

October 2022

Super Oscar has been so brave during his gruelling treatment for ALL...

Super Oscar's Story

Super Oscar’s Story

October 2022

When Super Oscar suddenly stopped walking, the last thing his family expected was a diagnosis of Leukaemia...

Super Daisy's Story

Super Daisy’s Story

October 2022

An "ordinary" cyst turned out to be something far more serious for Super Daisy...

Super Harry's Story

Super Harry’s Story

October 2022

Super Harry was showing some unusual symptoms: sickness, dizziness and then suddenly was unable to walk...

Super Francesca's Story

Super Francesca’s Story

August 2022

Unexplained tummy pains after a fall led Francesca's family to a devastating diagnosis.

Super Cora's Story

Super Cora’s Story

July 2022

Super brave Cora has had a really tough time with her treatment for ALL...

Super Abigail's Story

Super Abigail’s Story

May 2022

Just look at the smile on Super Abigail's face as she wears her Supershoes!

Super Elliott's Story

Super Elliott’s Story

April 2022

Elliott's family were taken completely by surprise by this devastating diagnosis...

Super Flora's Story

Super Flora’s Story

April 2022

This little trooper had to undergo a 15-hour operation to remove most of a brain tumour. And her cancer journey has only just begun...

Super Jack's Story

Super Jack’s Story

February 2022

Jack was diagnosed with Stage 3 Burkitt's Lymphoma last year and totally amazed his family with how he dealt with chemo...

Super Riley's Story

Super Riley’s Story

February 2022

Super Riley's mum explains how an otherwise normal school day turned into something quite different...

Super Harry's Story

Super Harry’s Story

January 2022

A chest infection turned out to be something far more serious, and Harry is now embarking on a three-year treatment plan...

Super Max's Story

Super Max’s Story

November 2021

What began as a suspected gastric problem turned into every parent's worst nightmare, as Super Max's mum explains...

Super Ffion's Story

Super Ffion’s Story

July 2021

Brave Ffion has been through so much although she has only just turned 4 years old.

Super Cobie's Story

Super Cobie’s Story

February 2021

A mum's intuition told Lauren that something was not quite right with Cobie's eye...

Super Riley's Story

Super Riley’s Story

January 2021

Super Riley has had a truly gruelling journey so far in his treatment for Wilms Tumour, but he keeps smiling through...

Super Finnley's Story

Super Finnley’s Story

October 2020

Three years old and at the start of his treatment, Finnley's kind, sweet nature shines through.

Super Olivia's Story

Super Olivia’s Story

October 2020

A little lady whose favourite colour is pink!

Super William's Story

Super William’s Story

July 2020

There is no doubt that Super William is very deserving of his Supershoes! William has endured so much yet has only just turned 4 years old.

Super Flo's Story

Super Flo’s Story

June 2020

Flo was diagnosed with leukemia shortly after her 4th birthday and has had 22 months of treatment since. On her Supershoes she wished to have included all of her most favourite things!

Super Marshall's Story

Super Marshall’s Story

May 2020

"I'm Super Marshall" ... 3 year old Marshall was diagnosed with ALL in 2019 and has undergone lots of very intense treatment over the past 7 months. Mum hopes that the arrival of his new Supershoes will encourage him to explore and experience more adventures as his strength improves.

Super Lydia's Story

Super Lydia’s Story

April 2020

Lydia is a very happy little girl who was diagnosed with ALL back in 2019. She has been having a tough time and her family say she is really deserving of a pair of Supershoes.

Super Roonagh's Story

Super Roonagh’s Story

March 2020

2 year old Roonagh was a premature baby and had open heart surgery later that year. A month following Roonagh was diagnosed with cancer of the liver and subsequently had a successful liver transplant in 2019.

Super Lottie's Story

Super Lottie’s Story

February 2020

Super Lottie was diagnosed with Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis (LCH) and Erdheim-Chester disease. 2 year old Lottie has had a very tough time in & out of hospital most of the year so the arrival of her new Supershoes have given her a much needed boost ...

Super Alyssa's Story

Super Alyssa’s Story

February 2020

Super Alyssa was diagnosed with hepatoblastoma at just 3 years old, after discovering a lump on her tummy and is the latest child to receive the gift of Supershoes.

Super Lilly's Story

Super Lilly’s Story

February 2020

Super Lily was diagnosed with neuroblastoma at just 14 months old and received her beautiful new Supershoes as she approached the end of her treatment.

Super Henry's Story

Super Henry’s Story

February 2020

Super Brave Henry is 3 years old and has Diamond Blackfan Anaemia. He was diagnosed at 3 months old and has been blood transfusion dependent since birth.

Super Annika's Story

Super Annika’s Story

February 2020

It’s been a really tough year as Annika was diagnosed with Anaplastic large cell lymphoma in March and has since had two relapses. She is super brave throughout and smiled so much when her new Supershoes arrived.

Super Orlagh's Story

Super Orlagh’s Story

December 2019

Super Orlagh was delighted when she received her Greatest Showman-themed Supershoes recently. Her family is so proud of how brave she is being with everything she has had to go through...

Super Leon's Story

Super Leon’s Story

July 2019

Super Leon favourite colours are red and green and he is obsessed with dinosaurs and safari animals, especially the giraffe. Super Leon was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia in April 2017

Super Esme's Story

Super Esme’s Story

March 2019

Super Esme loves unicorns, flowers & hip hop - & of course, her favourite colour is pink! Esme was diagnosed with a Brain Tumour in March 2017 …

Super Emily's Story

Super Emily’s Story

March 2019

Super Emily's favourite animated children's series is Peter Rabbit & her favourite colour is pink - all of which is reflected in her Supershoes design along with the gold childhood cancer awareness symbol. Super Emily was diagnosed with Infant Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia in July 2018 …

Super Edie's Story

Super Edie’s Story

January 2019

Super Edie's favourite Shopkins is Kooky Cookie which she wanted to have included on her Supershoes. She was diagnosed in December 2017 with ALL...

Super Elliot's Story

Super Elliot’s Story

June 2018

Super Elliot enjoys playing with his lego and duplo ninjago. He is a big fan of watching Paw Patrol and PJ Masks. He was diagnosed in January 2017...

Super Finley's Story

Super Finley’s Story

March 2018

Five year old Super Finley is a big fan of both Ironman and Optimus Prime from Transformers. He also likes crocodiles! He was diagnosed with a brain tumour aged four...

Super Spencer's Story

Super Spencer’s Story

October 2017

Super Spencer is 10 months old and was diagnosed with Wilms Tumour at just 3 months of age.....

Zachery's Story

Zachery’s Story

December 2016

Diagnosed at just 2 months old, Super Zachery has spent much of his life in hospital...

Olivia's Story

Olivia’s Story

November 2016

3 year old Super Olivia is a big fan of Thomas the Tank Engine and Paw Patrol....

Finlay's Story

Finlay’s Story

October 2016

Finn was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia on Christmas Eve 2014...

Jessica's Story

Jessica’s Story

September 2016

Two year old Super Jessica has spent many, many months in hospital....

Jessica's Story

Jessica’s Story

July 2016

Super Jessica is 2 and loves swimming. She goes whenever she is well enough.

Ryan's Story

Ryan’s Story

June 2016

This little fella is 5 year old Super Ryan. He loves his computer games especially Super Mario Bros and Skylanders and is also a big Star Wars fan.

Eden's Story

Eden’s Story

March 2016

It was a throat infection and small purple dots / blood spots on his legs along with feeling lethargic that highlighted Eden's leukaemia.

Isabella's Story

Isabella’s Story

March 2016

Not even 6 months old yet, but she’s already discovered the fun of playing peek-a-boo!

Finley's Story

Finley’s Story

February 2016

This brave little neuroblastoma fighting soldier said his Supershoes gave him real super powers.....

Callum's Story

Callum’s Story

February 2016

Callum was admitted to hospital on 23rd Dec 2015 and subsequently spent Christmas apart from his two sisters and grandparents.

Elsie's Story

Elsie’s Story

December 2015

In March 2014 aged 2 & 1/2 Elsie was diagnosed with a grade 4 medulloblastoma brain tumour. She had only had noticable symptoms for about five weeks prior to diagnosis.....

Theo's Story

Theo’s Story

November 2015

Nothing can ever prepare you for those words when you find out your child has cancer. Everything was just a blur after that.....

Reuben's Story

Reuben’s Story

August 2015

This cute little fella is 3 years old and absolutely loves Fireman Sam. He also likes postman pat and the Gruffalo too.

Millie's Story

Millie’s Story

July 2015

Like many little girls 2 year old Millie is a big fan of Peppa Pig and Frozen.

Dylan's Story

Dylan’s Story

May 2015

This little Superhero is 3 years old and as you can see is a big fan of Superman. He also loves Spiderman and Batman too!

Summer's Story

Summer’s Story

May 2015

This little cutie is 4 year old Super Summer...! She is a big fan of My Little Pony.

Ruby's Story

Ruby’s Story

March 2015

Ruby's mum heard about Supershoes from another mum on the oncology ward at the hospital.

Bella's Story

Bella’s Story

February 2015

We chose super cute Super Bella to be our High 5 recipient this month. Our High 5 challenge is where we ask for donations of £5 which are pooled to group fund Supershoes for children such as Bella.

Orla's Story

Orla’s Story

January 2015

Super Orla was put on a course of palliative chemotherapy with the hope of slowing the growth of the tumour but amazingly she had this chemo for 2 and a half years and maximised the full dose.

Ava's Story

Ava’s Story

December 2014

Like many little girls her age she loves the Disney film Frozen, especially Queen Elsa and Princess Anna.

Amelia's Story

Amelia’s Story

November 2014

Super Amelia has discovered the joy of Playdoh though during her many hospital stays and it keeps her very busy.

Leah's Story

Leah’s Story

October 2014

Leah was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia in 2012 and since then has been treated with blocks of chemotherapy of varying intensity.

Henry's Story

Henry’s Story

October 2013

The very 1st pair of Supershoes were created for Henry Allen, who sadly gained his angel wings shortly after receiving his Supershoes.....