Amy

Amy’s Story

Hi, my name is Amy, and I was born with giant bathing trunk CMN along with hundreds of satellite moles. I’m now 32 but back when I was born in Adelaide, Australia my condition was very unknown, and it was difficult for my parents to find out much information about it. I spent the first…

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Emily’s Story

Emily’s Story

My names Jack, Dad to a beautiful, happy one year-old girl called Emily. Emily was born with CMN affecting a large area of her scalp and many smaller naevi around her torso and legs. Minutes after Emily was born, she was placed on my wife’s chest, and I spotted that she had a dark red…

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Last Appointment Card

Last Appointment Card

We are proud to announce our newly designed ‘Last Appointment Card,’ which will mark the end of an era for our members as they visit Great Ormond Street Hospital for the last time and transition to adult services. This card was designed by one of our Young Ambassadors who joined us for work experience in July.

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Jessica Ma Award - 2022

2022 Jessica Ma Award

In December 2014, one of our founding trustees, Jessica Ma, sadly lost her battle with cancer. In memory of Jessica’s dedication and contribution to Caring Matters Now, the Board of Trustees along with Jessica’s family introduced the Jessica Ma Award.  The Jessica Ma Award is now in its 7th year and recognises individuals or groups who…

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Donna

Donna’s Skydive in Memory of Holly

Over the years with support from their family and friends, Donna and Jon have undertaken many fundraising events in memory of their beautiful daughter Holly.  Collections, a teddy tombola, raffles, and their infamous quiz nights… their fundraising efforts have been incredible.  To top it all, this year Donna took to the skies and completed an…

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