Tobi Alli-Balogun, United Kingdom
My 8 year old cousin was diagnosed with leukaemia. I took him out the day before and wondered how things had changed, so quickly, overnight. The medical treatment he received was excellent; the hospital moved very quickly in referring him to a specialist children’s hospital. While there, he underwent chemotherapy treatment. It was hard watching him physically change; he lost all his hair and was noticeably weak, but after his course of treatment he made a full recovery. I know everyone is not able to say the same, but while some are sadly still losing their lives to such illnesses, I am grateful for the progress we have made in saving those we can, those like my cousin. Because of this I smile, however I am aware that there is work still yet to be done.