Albie's story

In October 2022 our beautiful boy Albie was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive brain cancer, AT/RT. There were no warning signs, no traipsing to the GPs, or googling of symptoms – instead Albie’s abrupt illness came completely out of the blue. Our world as we knew it came crashing down around us.

Albie had in total 6 operations on his brain during the 12 months of his treatment, 2 which required overnights in paediatric intensive care, 10 general anaesthetics, 9 rounds of chemotherapy, 1 intensive round of chemotherapy and numerous blood and platelet transfusions. Oncology treatment for children is aggressive, painful, cruel and unforgiving.  

Despite a shocking prognosis and an aggressive treatment plan, we were able to enjoy some wonderful times together as a family. We chose to have hope and lived our lives to the fullest. We played, we laughed, we danced, we explored, we loved, and it was truly magical. 

Heartbreakingly Albie died in October 2023, almost a year to the day after his initial diagnosis. 

Albie was simply the most amazing little boy. The Albie Sugden foundation is his legacy.