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Brave Little Dylan Beat Cancer Once. Together We Can Help Him Fight Again

  • A very special update on Dylan ❤️

      21 August 2026
    Posted by: Chris Yallop & Vanessa Lenihan
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    We’ve had some incredible news — Dylan’s latest scans have shown no evidence of disease. After everything he has been through, we couldn’t have hoped for a better result.

    There is still a very small amount of minimal residual disease in his bone marrow, so while we are incredibly hopeful about his scans, we know there is still work to do. His doctors are monitoring this closely as treatment continues.

    We had been preparing to travel to Sydney for further treatment, but given how incredibly well Dylan has responded, we have decided to put those plans on hold. After a consultation with a neuroblastoma specialist in Barcelona, we have been advised to continue with his current treatment rather than make immediate changes.

    Dylan will continue treatment over the coming months, with the goal of giving him the strongest possible chance of staying in remission and clearing the remaining disease. We are also looking ahead, with the hope of eventually accessing a clinical trial in the United States if the right opportunity becomes available.

    For now, we are taking a moment to celebrate this incredible milestone and let Dylan enjoy being a five-year-old again. ❤️

    The support everyone has given our family means more than we can put into words. Every donation, share, message and kind thought has helped us through some of the hardest months of our lives.

    Thank you for continuing to stand beside Dylan and our family. ❤️

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  • A little update from us 💛

      5 July 2026
    Posted by: Chris Yallop & Vanessa Lenihan
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    We’ve started round three of treatment.

    Last week’s scans showed some early positive signs, which is the best news we’ve had in a while. We know it’s still early and there’s a long road ahead, but we’re holding onto every little bit of hope.

    Thank you for continuing to support our family. Your generosity, kind messages, and prayers mean more than you’ll ever know. ❤️

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  • Round Two Has Begun ❤️

      15 June 2026
    Posted by: Chris Yallop & Vanessa Lenihan
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    First and foremost, thank you from the bottom of our hearts for the love, prayers, messages, and support you’ve shown our family. We have read every message and felt every bit of kindness during this incredibly difficult time.

    This week Dylan began round two of treatment. Having to watch your child face cancer again is heartbreaking, but he continues to show a strength and courage that inspires us every day.

    The road ahead won’t be easy, but we are holding onto hope and taking things one day at a time. Thank you for standing beside us, lifting us up when we need it most, and helping us give our little boy every chance to keep fighting.

    With love and gratitude ❤️

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    • 16/06/2026 by Yvie

      Hi Chris and Vanessa

      I run a Community Volunteer group through New Life Church - doing practical stuff to help families through tough times. I have a team willing to do the things you are not able to manage right now. Please reach out if we can help. Yvie 027 249 5444

    • 26/06/2026 by Bridget

      Hi Dylan, sending you lots of love. from River (also at QPS).