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 NHS Foundation Trust’s family of ten hospitals which includes Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital.
Sixty-two-year-old Sam Price authored his book, titled ‘Small Boat in a Big Ocean’ for his granddaughter Sorrelle Turnbull, 11, who was diagnosed with infant acute lymphoblastic leukaemia when she was aged just 10 months old in 2015.
Inspired by his family’s experience, the 69,000-word book is composed of real-time messages sent during Sorrelle’s treatment to create a story aimed at helping other families navigate the uncertainty of childhood cancer diagnosis.
Sam presented his latest cheque to the Charity on 22nd December, marking the anniversary of the book’s release. Ninety per cent of the funds raised go directly to support the ward at Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital, with the remaining 10 per cent placed into a trust to support Sorrelle’s future care.
Read the full story here https://mftcharity.org.uk/grandfather-breaks-record-manchester-hospital/
