Overview
- Izzy Darnes initially attributed lethargy, a petechiae rash and large bruises to hay fever and minor knocks while redecorating.
- After struggling to secure a GP appointment, she was seen the following Monday and referred to Leicester Royal Infirmary with a high temperature.
- Doctors diagnosed acute lymphoblastic leukaemia in June 2025, leading to months of chemotherapy and immunotherapy that continue into early 2026.
- Her treatment brought a severe stomach infection, medical PTSD and mobility loss that left her unable to walk for a month, requiring a wheelchair and crutch.
- Through Izzy's Legacy, she has raised more than £3,700 for The Children & Young People’s Cancer Association and is urging young people to get worrying symptoms checked.