Spencer was just six when he was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia in 2020. He’s since undergone years of treatment, including chemotherapy, a bone marrow transplant, and two rounds of CAR T-cell therapy. Despite relapsing three times, Spencer continues to face each challenge with remarkable courage.

While undergoing treatment at Great Ormond Street, Spencer entered our Dream Bestie competition and drew a charismatic superhero teddy called Bat Cat. 
“I wanted to create a superhero teddy, which children could cuddle when having treatment to make them feel better,” says Spencer, who is a keen young artist and loves drawing.

Out of hundreds of entries, Spencer’s Bat Cat was chosen as the winner by public vote and has been made into a limited edition Warmies soft toy which is now available to buy on-line: Order Bat Cat
Since winning our competition, Spencer has appeared on BBC Look North, local Radio and in local press.
His treatment continues and we send him and his family our very best wishes.