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Woman who lost mum and gran to cancer keeps their charity going
BBC • • health
Key Points:
- Amy Leslie, 22, from north London, lost her mother Danielle to breast cancer in 2010 and still has unopened letters her mother left for significant life moments, reflecting her lasting connection to her late mother.
- Danielle and her mother Sylvie Henry, both professional dancers, founded the breast cancer charity Future Dreams in 2008 after their own cancer diagnoses and relapses, aiming to support those affected by the disease.
- The charity, started with just £100 at the family kitchen table, now runs Future Dreams House, a support center that attracts people from across the UK, symbolizing a lasting legacy from Danielle and Sylvie.
- Amy has faced emotional challenges related to her loss and family history but remains committed to the charity’s mission, while also proactively managing her own breast cancer risk through medical screenings starting at age 25.
- The charity emphasizes community and hope, ensuring that no one affected by breast cancer has to face it alone, continuing the vision set by Amy’s mother and grandmother.
