Dear patients and friends,   This month, we are honoured to spotlight a remarkable new book written by one of our own patients, Sam: SMALL BOAT IN A BIG OCEAN. It is the true story of his granddaughter, Sorrelle, who was diagnosed with leukaemia at just ten months old, and…

Story by Manchester Foundation Trust A grandfather from Lowercroft whose book was inspired by his granddaughter’s devastating cancer journey has raised £3,006 to date for Manchester Foundation Trust Charity through book royalties, the highest the charity has ever received from an author. The Charity raises vital funds for Manchester University…

If proof were really needed here is a very special email, we received following our visit to the oncology ward at Royal Manchester Childrens Hospital. Small boat, Rob Walker and Smyths toys made a difference….. You can too, to purchase your copy of the book and provide the ward with…

Following the success of the hospital visit Small boat was invited by Rob Walker to attend the championship snooker event in Manchester. Sorrelle met with ex player and now renowned snooker coach Mark Peevers who took time out to learn of the book and what we are trying to do….

ITV and BBC snooker presenter and commentator Rob Walker took time away from therecent televised snooker in Manchester to visit the ward where Sorrelle received hertreatment at Royal Manchester Childrens Hospital.Following the recent event with Jimmy White, Ken Doherty and Rob Walker where theykindly signed a copy of our book…

Sorrelle and I would like to invite you to purchase our very special book directly. The books are personally signed by us both and crucially because these copies are in stock with us we can make a larger royalty payment to the ward.  So go on…. Treat yourself and help…

Following the release of Small boat in a big ocean we are currently working on an audio version that will be available soon.  Currently available in Paperback, Hardback and ebook, Small boat is selling well and raising royalties for the child oncology ward at Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital. I decided…

We received a very gracious reply from Kensington Palace after sending a copy of our book. Sorrelle and I are so very grateful that we are able to share our story with everyone and that people care. We are sure that there are thousands of letters and gifts sent to…

It’s out there for all to see, our local Waterstones book store is stocking Small boat in a big ocean. A wonderful opportunity for the wider public to see the book up close and purchase a copy the old fashioned way. Waterstones have kindly agreed to list our book on…

It’s time for something special…. On 21 st February 2025 at the Victoria Theatre, I met with legendary snooker players Jimmy White and Ken Doherty, along with BBC MC/Commentator Rob Walker they all specially signed one copy of our book “Small boat in a big ocean”. You now have the…