Cleo was just like any normal bubbly 3 year old when she became poorly. Out of no where Cleo started to become very pale and fatigue as well as showing to have a high temperature of around 40 that just wouldn’t shift. I took Cleo to the doctors who said that it's most probably viral however she looked anaemic so advised the family to take her to hospital to make sure.
Within 5 hours Great Ormond Street Hospital was involved as they suspected leukaemia. The following day March 26th 2021 my worst nightmare was confirmed that my little Cleo has acute lymphoblastic leukaemia. Cleo then was transferred to GOSH where she begun her treatment plan. It all happened so quickly and was a lot for the family to take in as well as try to be strong for Cleo.
On the 12th of April which was Cleo’s 4th birthday she lost all of her hair and even though it broke my heart Cleo just rocked it and never once let it get her down. It hasn’t been easy on her as the treatment has proven to be tough and can still make her feel unable to get up and do normal 5 year old activities. The past two years myself and the family have had many stays and visits in hospital, lots of special sleeps and our whole family's life has been turned upside down. Cleo has a big love for Minnie Mouse and Disney Princesses especially Belle! We have watched the Disney films over and over on our hospital stays and she has always asked if one day she could meet them and be a real princess for the day!<br><br>It just breaks my heart as a Mother to watch Cleo go through this and Id love to make her dream come true one day.
Please help us turn Cleo’s dream to a reality
Love Cleo's Mummy xxx
The Dream Factory has over 50 Dreams to fulfil and Harry Redknapp’s Winnr Campaign will help get as many fulfilled as possible with the first Dream being little Cleo’s trip to Disneyland.
Examples of other Dreams your support will fulfil
Katie Ward aged 15 who is a full-time wheelchair user suffers from T4 Paraplegic which is a rare genetic disorder characterised by deformities that began before birth. Katie's Dream is to watch Phantom of the Opera with her mum and sister with a meal and overnight stay.
Debra Grace aged 16 who suffers from Quadpelgic Arthetoid Cerebral Palsy. Debra’s Dream is a course of indoor skiing lessons.
Adnan Najefi aged 9 suffers from Mucolipidosis Type 2. Najefi’s Dream is to swim with Dolphins.
