2020 Stories

Starting on November 1st 2020, we will share a pancreatitis story a day. Here, you can read real-life, heartfelt stories from people and families affected by pancreatitis:

Henry’s Story

Hi. My name is Henry. My pancreatitis story began when I was 11. I started to get stomach pains which...

Mark’s Story

In October 2016, my wife Kell and I returned home from an outing. I felt fit and well. Two minutes...

Terry’s Story

Terry's story, as told by his daughter Adele as part of Guts UK's Kranky Panky Pancreatitis Awareness Campaign.

David’s Story

David shares his story as part of Guts UK's Pancreatitis Awareness Campaign, Kranky Panky.

Grace’s Story

13 year old Grace has chronic pancreatitis. Months later, her older sister Isabelle was also diagnosed with pancreatitis. Read Grace's...

Eliza’s Story

Eliza shared her story as part of Guts UK's Kranky Panky Pancreatitis Awareness Campaign.

Isabelle’s Story

15 year old Isabelle has pancreatitis, she was diagnosed shortly after her 13 year old sister, Grace was. Read Isabelle's...

Barbara’s Story

Leading up to my pancreatitis attack, I had no symptoms whatsoever. Around lunch-time one day, I started feeling unwell. I...

Steve’s Story

Steve's story, as told by his husband David as part of Guts UK's pancreatitis awareness campaign, Kranky Panky.

Stacey’s Story

Stacey shares her story as an advanced gastroenterology nurse practitioner this Kranky Panky Pancreatitis Awareness Campaign.

Dave’s Story

This is Dave's story, as told by his wife Alison, as part of Guts UK's Pancreatitis Awareness Campaign - Kranky...

Brad’s Story

Brad’s story, told by his partner, Amy as part of Guts UK's Pancreatitis Awareness Campaign - Kranky Panky.

Gordon’s Story

Gordon’s story, told by his partner (Linda), daughters (Lisa and Nikki), stepdaughters (Jenni and Wendy) and sister-in-law Joan.

Lora’s Story

Hi, I’m Lora and I’m 25 years old. I have been diagnosed with type 2 autoimmune pancreatitis (also known as...

Glyn’s Story

Glyn’s story, as written by his daughter Becky.

Dr O’Kelly’s Story

Dr James O'Kelly is Guts UK's current pancreatitis research fellow. He shares a typical day in hospital as a surgical...

Ken’s Story

Ken's pancreatitis story, as told by his daughter Rachel as part of Guts UK's Pancreatitis Awareness Campaign - Kranky Panky.

George’s Story

George shares his story as part of Guts UK's Pancreatitis Awareness Campaign - Kranky Panky.

Elise’s Story

El's shares her story as part of Guts UK's Pancreatitis Awareness Campaign, Kranky Panky.

Jean’s Story

Jean's story, as told by her son Chris as part of Guts UK's Pancreatitis Awareness Campaign - Kranky Panky.

Chris’ Story

My name is Chris. I’m 50 years old and I live in Leeds. A few months after my mum Jean...

Amber’s Story

This is 12 year old Amber's story, as told by her mother Silvia, shared as part of Guts UK's Pancreatitis...

Emma’s Story

Emma's pancreatitis story, as told by her sister Chelsea as part of Guts UK's Kranky Panky Pancreatitis Awareness Campaign.

Rebecca’s Story

Rebecca & Kirk on their wedding day My name is Rebecca and I’m 31 years old. On the 26th June,...

Martin’s Story

Martin's pancreatitis story, as told by his daughter Katie, who has also experienced pancreatitis.

John’s Story

John's story, as told by his family as part of Guts UK's Kranky Panky Pancreatitis Awareness Campaign.

Shelley’s Story

Shelley is a paramedic for the Scottish ambulance service and has experienced pancreatitis herself. Here she shares her story as...

Ian’s Story

Ian shares his story as part of Guts UK's Pancreatitis Awareness Campaign, Kranky Panky.

Georgia’s Story

Hi I‘m Georgia (left), I’m 21 years old and this is my pancreatitis story. In November 2015 I was admitted...

Jess’ Story

Jane lost her daughter Jess to pancreatitis aged just 26. Jane shares Jess’ story as part of Guts UK’s Pancreatitis...