Stanley's story
Sarah and Paul describe Stanley as a smiley, giggly, cheeky little toddler who loved to be outdoors; loved animals and food; and who lived life at one hundred miles an hour!
Stanley fought high-risk neuroblastoma since he was 18 months old but despite intensive treatment and a brave battle, his parents say this cruel disease sadly took him from them, too soon.
In his last few weeks, he experienced many of his favourite things; meeting Paw Patrol, going to the zoo in a helicopter no less, and having a real-life fire engine visit him at home. Stanley is their hero and will forever live in their hearts.
Stanley, forever 2
Stanley's legacy
Stanley’s mum and dad, Sarah and Paul created a fund at Solving Kids’ Cancer UK to raise money in memory of their gorgeous son and continue his legacy. The money raised is used to fund innovative neuroblastoma research to enable children to beat the disease in the future.
In 2018, Smiles for Stanley helped to fund crucial research into finding biomarkers of poor survival in cases of high-risk neuroblastoma.
The BORNEO project will gather and collate important data from global research studies, which could help to identify biological markers that indicate a poorer chance of survival. Having this knowledge right from the time of diagnosis would mean that a wider set of options could be offered straight away, with the hopes of improving a child’s outlook. Follow Smiles for Stanley on social media.
“Stanley George may have only been with us for two years and 11 days, but his amazing smile and wonderful character touched the lives of many people and continue to inspire so many today.”
Stanley’s mum and dad, Sarah and Paul
The research continuing Stanley's legacy
Identifying markers of poor survival in high-risk neuroblastoma
This project is aiming to better collect and use data from existing trials to find markers for disease with especially poor survival.
Terms and conditions
Solving Kids’ Cancer makes no deductions from donations made to the Smiles for Stanley Fund. 100% of the funds raised are restricted for the funding of research grants, research-related activities of the charity in accordance with Association of Medical Research Charities (AMRC) guidelines and support costs to cover the purchase of branded merchandise and fundraising activities dedicated to raising money solely for the Smiles for Stanley Fund.
Donations and comments
Paul Appleton£25.00
Donated on: 18th October 2026
Team Tribe, simply awesome achievement. Great work
Allison Todd£10.00
Donated on: 17th October 2026
Well done Louise and Tribe Team
Helen Gray£20.00
Donated on: 17th October 2026
Go Tribe Gym and go Natalie you are awesome
Stevie Jones£10.00
Donated on: 17th October 2026
Donation from Jesse Jones Good luck Mum and everyone at Tribe 🧡
Nav Sagoo-Thakur £25.00
Donated on: 17th October 2026
Go team go!!! Best of luck at battle cancer! You are all amaaaaazing! Lots of love Nav, Neal and Bump xx
Natalie Quail£30.00
Donated on: 17th October 2026
From John and Brenda Quail Good luck team Tribe!
Kirsten Salusbury£20.00
Donated on: 17th October 2026
Good luck to everyone today! x
Michèle Bernat£25.00
Donated on: 17th October 2026
Good luck Tribe and what an amazing cause to support! xx
Sarah Appleton£25.00
Donated on: 17th October 2026
Good luck to The Tribe today, you’ll smash it!xx
Hannah Callanan£100.00
Donated on: 17th October 2026
Let’s go tribe
Nicola Lowe£50.00
Donated on: 17th October 2026
Battle cancer 💪🏻 with love from Tribe
Matthew Larbey£50.00
Donated on: 17th October 2026
From Matthew&Louise through Louise @ Tribe
Amy Badrick£40.00
Donated on: 16th October 2026
No parent should have to say goodbye to their child. We all need to do all we can in the fight against all forms of cancer. Looking forward to battle cancer and raising lots of money for an incredible charity. Lots of love, Sarah and Amy (Tribe)
Stefanie Cuff£10.00
Donated on: 16th October 2026
Good luck for Battle Cancer, Team Tribe! Such an important cause xx
Paul Appleton£50.00
Donated on: 15th October 2026
Kindly donated by Wayne Pickerill, all round good guy!
Katie Clarke£20.00
Donated on: 15th October 2026
Louise Oldham£25.00
Donated on: 14th October 2026
Battle cancer. Good luck team Tribe x x
Louise Pridding£10.00
Donated on: 14th October 2026
Team Tribe you’ll smash it at Battle Cancer xx
Naina Tailor£10.00
Donated on: 13th October 2026
What a deserving cause❤️wishing you all the best team💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻
Gillian Richardson£30.00
Donated on: 13th October 2026
Good luck to all of Tribe Gym For Battle Cancer on Saturday 17th.
Alec Thorne £25.00
Donated on: 13th October 2026
Good luck guys on Saturday
Vanessa Hayes£10.00
Donated on: 13th October 2026
Good luck on Saturday x
Rhiannon Butlin£25.00
Donated on: 13th October 2026
Good luck to everyone from Tribe raising money at Battle Cancer x
Jacqui Ireland£20.00
Donated on: 11th October 2026
Good luck Louise and team, great cause xx
Suzanne Caruana£20.00
Donated on: 8th October 2026
Kim Callanan£20.00
Donated on: 5th October 2026
Good luck
Philip Compton£50.00
Donated on: 20th September 2026
Good luck Hannah and the tribe on your fund raising event
Laura Baldwin£10.00
Donated on: 11th September 2026
Sarah Appleton - donated on 22nd Dec 23
Donated on: 13th May 2024
Merry Christmas to our Santa Stanley xx
Paul Appleton - donated on 28th Mar 24£405.00
Donated on: 26th April 2024