Grant’s Grapple was born from the journey of our son, Grant, who was diagnosed at just 18 months old with ATRT, a rare and aggressive tumour of the brain and spinal cord. Until July 2023, Grant was a happy, healthy child. His diagnosis marked the start of an incredibly challenging chapter, as he bravely endured six months of intensive treatment.

In January 2024, we celebrated the incredible news that Grant was cancer-free. However, in March 2024, Grant tragically relapsed and passed away on March 30th, leaving an irreplaceable void in our lives.

Throughout Grant’s journey, we were deeply moved by the kindness and generosity extended to us during our darkest moments. We were not only supported by friends, family, and the wonderful staff in the Schiehallion Ward at Glasgow Royal Hospital for Children, but we were also supported by some wonderful Charities.  We now strive to honour Grant's memory by passing the light and kindensss shown to us onto others. 

Grant’s Grapple is dedicated to supporting families facing similar battles to ours. Our mission is to provide central line vests to all children under the age of four being treated in the Schiehallion Ward, ensuring their safety and comfort during treatment. Additionally, we aim to provide vouchers to new families arriving on the Ward to help ease their burden and provide a small source of comfort during an overwhelming time. More recently we have started to provide an 'I Rang The Bell'  T Shirt for each child who has reached the end of their cancer treatment and is ready to 'Ring The Bell'.  In addition, we are giving other people the opportunity to donate 'I Rang The Bell' T Shirts by ordering them from this web-site.

Grant’s legacy is one of kindness, resilience, love, and community. Through Grant’s Grapple, we aim to bring hope and support to those who need it most.