My name is Abby, I am 29 and from Liverpool. I have CMN covering my back and slightly onto my abdomen with multiple birthmarks and moles across my body. I spent majority of my childhood and teenage years in hospital having multiple laser surgeries, dermabrasions and naevus removal to reduce the appearance of my CMN.…
29 years ago, my beautiful daughter, Katy, was born. A second child for Rob & I to complete our family alongside her brother, Danny. She was born with a large CMN on her leg. 29 years ago, less than 10% of the population had internet access to be able to research these conditions on, so…
My name is Charlotte. I am from Surrey and I was born with a large scalp CMN that also covers my right ear, as well as smaller satellites across my body. When I was born, the operating room was filled with confusion. I was healthy enough to go home; however, the head paediatrician who could…
At Caring Matters Now, we are always inspired to see young people within our community develop their interests and use their experiences to make a difference. Recently, one of our teen members, Charlotte, joined us for a work experience placement, giving her the opportunity to learn more about CMN, healthcare education, and the work that…
My name is Laura, and I am from County Derry (Northern Ireland). I am 28 years old and living with CMN. I was born with CMN covering 98% of my body. From birth I have undergone numerous surgeries to reduce the appearance of my CMN; however, it is still very visible and a part of…
Hi, my name is Maddie, I am 20 years old, and I have bathing trunk CMN. I live in South East London with my parents, Sandra and Kuhan, and my two younger siblings, Reuben and Zara. I am currently in my second year of Archaeology (the study of ancient civilisations) at the University of Nottingham.…
Luis Mojica Rodriguez: The Empowerment Model Redefining Beauty Early Life and Childhood Challenges I was born in Puerto Rico in the 1980s with Congenital Melanocytic Naevus, a rare condition that doctors feared could turn cancerous. With limited treatment options on the island, my mother moved us to New York when I was ten months old.…
In recent years, Caring Matters Now has built a strong partnership with the Childhood Tumour Trust (CTT). CTT is a charity that supports children and young people diagnosed with NF1. NF1 is characterized by café au lait birthmarks on the skin and, like CMN, is considered ‘more than a birthmark’, with potential implications beyond the…
Hello, I’m Tegan, and I have been Callum’s Big Sister for nearly 25 years. I was initially quite put out when he arrived, having lived the first five years of my life as an only child! Callum was born with a large birthmark on his arm, running from his shoulder to his fingertips. I remember…
Caring Matters Now (CMN) is proud to announce Siobhan Lawrence and Dexter Lawrence, directors of DL Accounts, as the winners of the 2025 Jessica Ma Award.
