blood brothers book on brothers with leukemia

Ted, 4 years old at the time was happy, and very interested in all the medical tests and what was happening. But, while at the hospital, I would get a sense of calm. While away from the hospital, the expected anxiety, fear, anger, and so many other emotions would kick in. Sara and I would swap each day so we could each spend time with all the boys. We were in the middle of a COVID-19 lock down in Melbourne, so Ted was only allowed to have one of us be with him at the hospital, and his brothers, 6 year old Frankie and 2 year old Archie were not allowed to visit. Ted was admitted, and immediately begun treatment. We would learn more about his diagnosis and prognosis the following week, following bone marrow testing. Ted’s blood test had indicated he had a form of Leukemia. Ted and his little brother Archie hugged, and off he went to the hospital. Sara worked there as a nurse – she knew the type of news we were about to receive. But, the test results led to a phone call requesting us to immediately present to the Royal Children’s Hospital Emergency Department. On Friday September 3 rd 2021, a GP consult for some small lumps in Ted’s neck prompted some blood test. We hope that Ted’s story can give kids and families hope during challenging times, and it will inspire people to donate so that more kids like Ted can be supported to engage in physical activity and exercise through their journey. Support with exercise and physical activity has been vital to his quality of life during intense treatment phases, and more recently his recovery. Like all kid’s with Cancer, Ted’s journey has been unique. If you would like to sponsor Ted click here ‘feats of strength’), support from his brothers and friends to play, and his determination to by physically active, he can now run further and faster than a lot of grownups I know. Yet, due to amazing care he has received through the Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH), guidance to complete exercise to get strong (i.e.

In June last year, could barely walk, and had almost no muscle or fat on him. Ted had Leukemia, and in remission, and still undergoing treatment.

It will be an impressive effort by any 5 year old. On March 19 th he will complete ‘Run For The Kids’, a 4.6km run. Ted, our 5 year old boy, is the bravest and most inspiring person we know.

Blood brothers book on brothers with leukemia