Join Our Battle Against Medulloblastoma Brain Cancer For Leo's Legacy
Welcome to Leo's Legacy, where we are dedicated to combating Medulloblastoma brain cancer. Although our website is currently under development, we anticipate its full functionality in the near future. In the meantime, we provide a brief overview of our mission and events.
Leo tragically lost his life to a very rare, highly aggressive and rapidly progressing variant of the Medulloblastoma brain tumour at the age of 2 years old, on January 21st 2024.
Our primary objective is to raise awareness and funds for research endevours, with the hope of preventing other families from enduring the heartbreak of losing a young child to this devastating disease, a pain that we and countless others have unfortunately come to know.
Medulloblastoma is a cerebral tumor that typically develops at the posterior aspect of the brain, situated between the cerebrum and brainstem. Prognoses for infants diagnosed with this condition are often bleak.
Leo's tumour, as indicated by biopsy results, was only a terrifying 3 months old and it claimed his vibrant young life within a week of its diagnosis. This website serves as a testament to Leo's story, this is Leo's Legacy.
Leo's Memorial Garden
Thank you to everyone that helped raise funds towards building Leo's memorial garden, our family will forever be greatful for the generosity you gave us in our time of need.
Now everyone can see our beautiful boy whenever they are visiting their loved ones, and hopefully it helps bring a smile to their face.
We also added a Forever Story to Leo's memorial garden so that people can get a better insight into what his life was like.
A Poem
Below is a poem written by Leo's mum, for the 2024 Great North Childrens Hospital PICU Memorial, at Newcastle's RVI.
In Loving Memory of
Leo Hambly
11.08.2021 ~ 21.01.2024
A light so bright in just two years,
With cheeky smiles and joyful cheers,
Big Blue eyes that shone with love,
A caring soul sent from above.
Our little Leo, full of grace,
You lit up every single space.
Though you're gone, you're still so near,
In every memory, in every tear.
To Infinity and Beyond, you now soar,
With Bluey and "McQueen" forevermore.
We miss you deeply, every day,
In our hearts, you'll always stay.
No time for farewells, too soon you flew,
But our love for you will never undo.
For our darling Little Man, sweet and kind,
In our hearts, forever entwined.
