Martha’s love for adventure

When Martha was 2 years old, she was diagnosed with retinoblastoma, a rare eye cancer. To treat it, she had her left eye removed and underwent chemotherapy. Now 9 years old, Martha is healthy and thriving, and has told CHECT what life is like for her now.

“Hi my name is Martha, I am 9 years old. I had a poorly eye when I was 2 years old. This meant I had my left eye removed and chemotherapy. I’m fine now and it’s because of the amazing nurses, family and friends and of course CHECT.

Do not worry if you’re going through the time when you have a poorly eye. One day you’ll be the same as your friends, just even more special.

Having a special eye has not stopped me from achieving anything – life is a big adventure! I go dancing every week and I complete in the local dance festivals. I ride horses and I’m loving learning to canter, going fast is really fun! Last year, I was in a production of Oliver with my stage school, it was brilliant. Now I’m busy rehearsing for a production of Frozen.”

A huge well done to Martha for all your hard work and bravery trying to many things!