Leo's Story | The Play Team at Leeds Children's Hospital

Leo is an oncology patient undergoing treatment at Leeds Childrens Hospital

Three-year-old Leo was diagnosed with leukaemia in April 2023

He spent most of the following year in and out of Leeds Children’s Hospital.

Leo’s mum, Rachel, says, “The Play Team are our lifeline. They support us by preparing Leo for procedures and distracting him while he’s having them. Often, they do painting and crafting with Leo while he’s undergoing his chemotherapy.

Leukaemia patient Leo playing on a tablet with play Leader Katie

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They also provide vital respite for us, as caring for Leo and doing all the trips to hospital can be exhausting. Not having the Play Team around would be unimaginable. Every child in hospital should have access to play, 7 days a week.”

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Thanks to your donations, the Play Team are available seven days a week across Leeds Children’s Hospital.

Our Play Leaders and Play Specialists do an incredible job, supporting seriously ill children throughout the most difficult time of their young lives.

But this can only continue with your support. It costs £106 a day to fund a play team member.

Together, we can deliver play to every child in hospital who needs it.

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