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I am fundraising for the Royal Marsden Hospital who

Tuesday 20th Jan

Raising Awareness and Hope for Jesse 💛


I am raising money for The Royal Marsden, who have shown the most incredible care, compassion and expertise for my son Jesse, aged just six. Jesse was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL – T cell) on 07/01/2026.


The day our lives changed forever- worst day of our lives — any parent’s absolute worst nightmare — being told the words “your child has leukaemia.”


Alongside fundraising, I also want to raise awareness.


As parents, we know our children better than anyone. Please trust your gut instinct.


Jesse did not present with the typical symptoms people associate with leukaemia. There was no unexplained bruising, no loss of appetite, no weight loss and no fatigue. In fact, just two days before his diagnosis, he was running around, laughing and dancing at a party like any other happy six-year-old.


Jesse presented in a way we had never heard of and would never have associated with leukaemia — priapism. His penis was erect for over four hours. In Jesse’s case, it lasted for over 20 hours.


We took him to the GP at 12:30pm the previous day and were told it was probably a urine infection. He was given antibiotics and a steroid cream. However, as the day went on, something didn’t sit right with us. By 8pm that evening, we made the decision to take him to Epsom Hospital A&E.


After an incredibly long and frightening seven hours, we were told Jesse needed to be transferred to St George’s Hospital to see a surgeon and specialist team. Further tests were carried out, and that is when everything changed.


Jesse’s white blood cell count was 617.

For a normal child his age, this should be roughly between 5 and 15.


He was also found to be severely anaemic, with an enlarged spleen, liver and lymph nodes. Shortly after, our worst nightmare was confirmed.


Jesse then spent 10 days receiving outstanding care in PICU and Pinckney Ward at St George’s Hospital. During this time, Jesse underwent two surgeries to drain the blood from his penis — a truly terrifying experience for such a young child and for us as parents. The care, professionalism and compassion shown by the teams in both PICU and Pinckney Ward were absolutely exceptional, and we will be forever grateful for everything they did to keep Jesse safe and comfortable during such a critical time.


Since then, Jesse has started his chemotherapy treatment and steroids, and we are incredibly relieved to say that he is responding amazingly well. Despite everything he has been through, Jesse continues to show strength, bravery and resilience far beyond his years.


The care Jesse has received — particularly from The Royal Marsden — has been nothing short of extraordinary. The doctors, nurses and support staff have not only treated Jesse’s cancer, but have supported our whole family through the most terrifying time of our lives. Their knowledge, kindness and dedication mean more to us than words can express.


This is why I am fundraising.


Every donation helps support vital research, treatment and care for children like Jesse, and for families who suddenly find themselves walking a path they never imagined.


Thank you for reading, for supporting, and for helping us raise awareness.

And please — if you ever feel that something isn’t right with your child — trust your instinct. It could make all the difference.


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Thank you to my Sponsors

£20

Leah Outrim

Praying for your full recovery Jesse and sending your Mummy so much strength - you are all so brave. Love Leah and Vinnie xxx

£10

Sharon & Mick Francis

Sending the biggest hugs to the bravest warrior, Jessie and his amazing family. Keep fighting young man. Xx

£20

Julie Watson

Sending love Marnie and family Xxx

£10

Kayleigh Bedford

Keep strong little man ❤️ hope you get better soon x

£20

Laura

Keep strong little man. Thinking of you all. Sending you all our love. Laura & Rocco xxx

£20

Stacey Dighton

Sending all my love . Such a brave boy. 💙💙

£20

Tammy Rollins

Sending all my love 🤲🏻 💙

£50

Nicola Packham

Well done little man for being so brave for your mummy and daddy! Everyone is right behind you!

£20

Keely Browne

You’ve got his handsome boy xx

£10

Katie Mcnamara

Get well soon darling boy 💙

£15

Emma Dring

Stay strong, you've got this Jesse Thinking of you all xx

£20

Josie

Well done Jesse ! You have been so brave in hospital ! We are praying for your full recovery and sending lots of love to you mummy and daddy and your whole family 🥰

£20

Daisy-jo

Your such a brave and strong little boy and so is your mummy x

£50

Sharon Roberts

Sending lots of love xxxxx 💜💜💜

£20

Jess Smith

I know your about to show everyone how strong you truly are sweet boy 💙

£20

Nicole

Keep fighting handsome Jesse, you a lion you got this 💪🏼❤️🙏🏼XXXXXX

£10

Jane Brooker

£100

Dave Tomlinson

You’ve got this my little mate. Such a brave little boy I’m so proud to call my grandson. Nanny Ann and me love you so much and are standing with you mate.

£20

Macy & Joe

💙

£50

Dean Fitzgerald

Stay strong little man and god bless you🙏🏻

£10

Tonya O'connor

Dear little boy .. God bless you 🙏 Prayers being sent to the family xx

£20

Stephanie & Gavin

Sending lots of love brave boy xx

£10

Anonymous

£20

Tina Perry

Be brave darling boy Xxxx

£20

Mary Williams

Jesse the Brave Keep going strong you special boy !!xx

£20

Sarah Perry

Stay strong Jessie you’re gonna beat this, we’re praying for you everyday you got this babe! Xxxx

£20

Sharon Mcnamara

Just Heartbreaking x Love and Prayers for You and Your Brave Boy Jesse xx

£20

Lainy Phelan

You can do this babe, your so strong and so brave sending you big hugs and kisses 🩵💪🏼

£40

Robyn Pettengell

Lots of love and strength to Jesse 🩵🩵

£10

Anonymous

£20

Adam And Stacey Williams

Sending love to you all. X

£35

Kirsty Matthews

You got this Jesse 💙 thinking of you all xx

£20

Jenny

Such a brave boy ❤️

£10

Ann Andrews

Thinking of you all xx

£10

Amy Andrews

Sending you all love and strength xx

£20

Leiann

Sending so much love to u all and give Jesse a big hug from me xx

£100

Jade Bennett

Sending you all love & strength. You got this 💙 x

£5

Jade

£20

Baby Girl

Keep strong Jesse sending all my love xxx

£5

Ellie Mackenzie

Sending lots of love xx

£10

Georgia Osborne

Keep fighting Jesse 💙💙 godbless you

£10

Laura Deacon

Jesse the brave You’ve got this little man 💛 Sending love & strength to you all ❤️

£50

Jack Duff

£10

Ann Brooker

Stay strong you brave boy 💙

£35

Sandra Phelps

Poor Jesse. Wishing him a very speedy recovery xx

£35

Helen Moores

Big hugs to Jesse 🩵 Bravest Boy 🩵

£100

Lauren Boxell

We love you strong boy! XxX

£50

Jon & Katie

The bravest boy and the most amazing family ❤️ we love you Jesse. Lots of love Jon, Katie, Jaxon & Leo xx

£35

Stacey

Keep fighting little man 🥰🥰

£50

Josh Allen

£20

Dennise Coker

Oh Marnie! How incredibly brave he is. Wishing you all a speedy recovery journey x x x

£20

Marina Hilden

Stay strong handsome boy love Mina 💙

£35

Natalie

Sending lots of love to your strong family & Jesse 💙

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