The Small boat gets a special surprise from League Cup winners Manchester City FC. As Sorrelle watched Manchester City lift the League Cup on Sunday 22nd March she wasn’t to know that just 24 hours later Manchester City would be on the phone asking if they could bring the cup to…
Imagine our delight when we received this wonderful letter from James Frith MP. As we begin our Easter campaign to collect chocolate and gifts for the children on the cancer wards that saved Sorrelle we would like to send our sincere thanks to James Frith MP for his gracious words….
Local MP James Frith recently took time to contact us and recognise our achievements through Small boat in a big ocean. I wanted to share with you his words as they reflect on the wonderful kindness of everyone out there who is supporting our special book and the support, we…
Recently the “Small boat” had the opportunity to visit the world-famous Coronation Street ! Sam met “Gemma” played by Dolly-Rose Campbell who very graciously signed a copy of our book for us to auction. Two further books were left with the studio and many of the cast have signed these…
On 19th June this very special book will find out if it is “Charity Champion 2026” Alongside many mainstream recognised charities our little book has been shortlisted to the final 8. Sam will be interviewed by the judging panel in mid-March and the announcement on the winning charity in this category…
Small boat in a big ocean is on course to make some real differences to children battling cancer, it is raising awareness, funding and gifts to support the children’s oncology wards that saved Sorrelle. As more and more people purchase copies of this special book here is a sample of…
On 29th January John Beesley from Bolton FM radio interviewed Sorrelle and Sam about Small boat in a big ocean. Listen in on this heartwarming conversation that gives you a real understanding of Sorrelle’s journey and how the book came in to being. Fast forward to 16 minutes in to hear the…
After surviving a rare and deadly childhood cancer, a Bury schoolgirl is celebrating a very different kind of victory – becoming a world champion on the international martial arts stage. She battled a deadly illness as a baby – and won. Now a little girl with a big heart is…
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…
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