2021 Stories

From November 1st 2021 we will be sharing a story a day about someone who has been affected by pancreatitis as part of our Kranky Panky campaign.

Alison’s Story

Alison's journey to a diagnosis of chronic pancreatitis took five long years. This is Alison's journey with pancreatitis.

Nathan’s Story

Nathan had his first attack of pancreatitis at 14. Now 21, this is Nathan's pancreatitis story.

Claire’s Story

Claire was diagnosed with chronic pancreatitis caused by heavy drinking in her teens and 20s. This is Claire's pancreatitis story....

Chanelle’s Story

Chanelle developed acute necrotising pancreatitis because of gallstones. This is her story.

Paul’s Story

Paul didn't even know he had a pancreas until he was diagnosed with pancreatitis. This is Paul's pancreatitis story.

David’s Story

This is David's pancreatitis story, as told by his family.

Angel’s Story

This is Angel's pancreatitis story, as told by her mum, Bri-ann.

Eireann’s Story

From a young age Eireann experienced severe stomach pains, vomiting and nausea. At 20 years old she was diagnosed with...

John’s Story

This is John’s pancreatitis story, as told by his daughter Julie.

Sue’s Story

When Sue first began feeling unwell, her GP suspected it was COVID. This is Sue's pancreatitis story.

Daniel’s Story

This is Daniel's pancreatitis story, as told by his wife Karen.

Ray’s Story

Ray and his wife, Jackie said their goodbyes four times when Ray was critically ill with pancreatitis. This is Ray's...

Danny’s Story

This is Danny's pancreatitis story, as told by his daughter Katie.

Barrie’s Story

This is Barrie's pancreatitis story, as told by his son Paul, alongside Barrie’s daughter, Donna and wife, Helen.

Georgie’s Story

Both of Georgie’s parents have been affected by pancreatitis. This is her family’ story.

Jessamy’s Story

Jessamy wants to share her story with pancreatitis so people don't feel as alone as she did at times.

Susannah’s Story

This is Susannah's pancreatitis story, told by her husband, Andrew and her sons, Colin and Greg.

Rishi’s Story

Rishi is an orthopaedic surgeon and during COVID, he developed a severe abdominal pain. This is Rishi's pancreatitis story.

Jordan’s Story

Jordan first noticed symptoms that were unusual for her when she was pregnant. This is Jordan's pancreatitis story.

Robert’s Story

This is Rob's story, as told by his partner Andy.

Aimee’s Story

Aimee hadn't heard of pancreatitis until she was diagnosed with it. This is Aimee's pancreatitis story.

Lorna’s Story

Lorna thought her vomiting was due to a dairy intolerance. It wasn't until her mum forced her to go to...

Jude’s Story

Jude was diagnosed with pancreatitis before his 1st birthday. This is Jude's story as told by his mum, Nicola.

Kev’s Story

This is Kev's pancreatitis story, told by his wife, Nadine.

Rob’s Story

Rob's had several attacks of pancreatitis over the past 6 years. His worst was in August 2020. This is Rob's...

Jake’s Story

Jake was 8 years old when he had his first pancreatitis attack. This is Jake's story, as told by his...

Sarah’s Story

My name is Sarah and this is my journey with pancreatitis.

Zaki’s Story

Zaki was just three years old when he was diagnosed with acute pancreatitis. This is Zaki's pancreatitis story told by...

Marc’s Story

This is Marc's pancreatitis story told by his wife Cressida.

Mark’s Story

Mark had a routine gallbladder removal operation due to gallstones. The operation went well, but a week later he suffered...