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Real Story
Bec’s story: “I don’t know how you can do this journey without Latch”
Volunteer ambassador Bec Pugh shares the story of her daughter Martha's treatment, and how her life inspired nearly a decade of support for Latch
8 min read
“I want to help Latch support more families and children, like they helped us”
"I wanted to be a Latch Ambassador because they helped us so much. I don't know how to describe it but doing good just feels so good. I want to help them [...]
5 min read
The O’Leary’s story: Latch scooped us up when we were at our most vulnerable
More than a decade later, one family looks back on the journey through treatment
8 min read
Latch has been there from the beginning
Two stories from one family about their journey from diagnosis to treatment.
11 min read
Fundraising for Latch has changed the narrative of the past two years
Charlotte Smith is a physiotherapist in the NHS and lives in Bridgend with her partner Christian Williams, who trains horses, and their daughters Tilly, [...]
7 min read
Red-light therapy is transforming care
Latch funds new equipment bringing relief to children on rainbow and rocket wards
3 min read
Darcy's story: From a lump in my neck to life after cancer
“Don’t only older people get cancer? Why me?!” My heart shattered. As a mother, there’s no way to explain why her, or why any child has to face something [...]
3 min read
Rose rings the bell after two years
Rose was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia in February 2023. Rose was nearly 4 at the time and has just rung the bell after her 6th birthday.
6 min read
Cancer Survivors Day
Kathryn was diagnosed with Burkitt lymphoma, a form of blood cancer. The family spent five months living in the Children’s Hospital in Cardiff while [...]
6 min read
Latch have taken the time to get to know our family
Lacie was diagnosed with Acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL) in April 2023 and has had intensive chemotherapy at the Children’s Hospital in Cardiff.
9 min read
Brain Tumour Awareness Month
At 10, Amelie was diagnosed with medulloblastoma, a fast-growing brain tumour. Her mum, Lisa, shares their story.
3 min read