Feedback from families we have helped...
Firstly a huge and heartfelt thank you not only for giving Sam the opportunity to go skiing, but also for giving us the opportunity to support future trips via his…... Read Story
An email asking for advice for a lady with a severely disabled daughter resulted in us being contacted by Ski 4 Cancer, who said the charity may be able to…... Read Story
My time in Meribel this year holds particular significance for me and my family. When on the top of the mountain, looking out on the vista I couldn't help but…... Read Story
When 8 year old Ruairi was diagnosed with a brain tumour, the whole world turned even further upside down for his parents, Susan and Peter. They already had a 14…... Read Story
In March 2005, Trustee Graham Precey received an email from an exceptionally brave lady called Tracy. Tracy had been diagnosed with an extremely rare form of sarcoma back in January…... Read Story
Carl and Catriona from Staffordshire have recently returned from a wonderful cruise courtesy of Fred Olsen and Sail 4 Cancer. Carl had nominated his wife Catriona for a week's cruise…... Read Story
Many people who go on their first Neilson holiday find it a life-changing experience; learning a new sport, making new friends or taking the first steps towards getting fit perhaps.…... Read Story
Claire and her fiancé Andy spent a day sailing with Sail 4 Cancer in 2010. Claire summed up their experience: ''An incredible morale booster, sailing for the day felt so…... Read Story
It was whilst sailing in the Fastnet Race of 2009 that Kay Stibbs worried things were 'not quite right'. On her return home she was diagnosed with inflammatory breast cancer…... Read Story
Some of our nominated families have a long wait before they can take their respite trip. The charity wants to ensure that each individual has the best experience they possibly…... Read Story
Several years ago when Kate's eldest son, Peter, was diagnosed with ALL (Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia) the family was understandably devastated. Watching a child going through cancer treatment is a harrowing…... Read Story
Iona was nominated for a Sail 4 Cancer respite opportunity by David, a friend of her father's, as he was so intensely moved by this little girl's bravery. It was…... Read Story
When Wendy was recalled after a routine mammogram, she was not unduly concerned. Wendy had had lumps investigated before and they'd always been benign. She was therefore totally unprepared for…... Read Story
For a young child to have a parent diagnosed with cancer is very hard but to have both parents diagnosed is truly terrible. For young Chloe however, worse was yet…... Read Story
Earlier this year Nicola, a mother of four young children, was given the devastating news that her illness was terminal. Having been referred to 4 Cancer for assistance by Nicola's…... Read Story
Isaac is being treated for Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia. He attended our VIP Family Day Out during the X-Yachts Solent Cup with his mother, father and older brother. Isaac's mother Fiona…... Read Story
When Fran was diagnosed with breast cancer, she was the family's main breadwinner, so they knew it was going to be a tough time financially. Fran's treatment wasn't straight forward…... Read Story
Tom is only 19 years old, but has had more invasive treatment and surgery for his colon cancer than most people will endure in a lifetime. His mother, Sarah, wrote…... Read Story
Jenni is a single parent with 3 daughters aged between 3 and 19, and a terminal diagnosis of maybe as little as a few months. She's also now registered disabled…... Read Story
David had been living with cancer since 2001. He said his (now adult) children had spent much of their childhood with a Dad who was unwell - and obviously this…... Read Story
