Who we are
A personal experience, turned into practical support.
Flutter was started to provide a little brightness for kidney cancer patients at a difficult time.
Mary’s story
“You never expect it to happen to you.”
I'm Mary, the founder of Flutter.
I was diagnosed with kidney cancer and treatment was complex due to existing underlying health conditions.
You often hear of people being diagnosed with cancer, but you never expect it to happen to you. It’s a life changing event.
At my diagnosis I discovered there was little support, understanding or awareness of kidney cancer. Information was limited, with no booklets provided at the hospital to read, or referrals to any support network etc. All of which would have made a difference.
I am now in remission. Others however, are just at the start of their experience with cancer.
I am lucky to do this with the help of kind volunteers.
My why
A diagnosis can change everything.
A cancer diagnosis is impactive and life changing.
Flutter was started to provide kidney cancer patients with Butterfly Bags that contain items to support any hospital admission and to bring a little brightness at a difficult time.
Flutter has continued to grow. Feedback from both patients, families and clinical teams has been overwhelmingly positive, and is evident that Flutter is providing much needed additional support to patients at a critical time following diagnosis and during treatment.
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