2025 stories

In November 2025, we shared more powerful pancreatitis stories from our community.

Angel pictured at home.

Angel’s story

"I feel obligated to share my story as a young adult who developed pancreatitis, to raise awareness about the struggles...

Keith on a walk in February 2022.

Keith’s story

“Acute pancreatitis completely turned my world upside down. At 34 years old, I thought I’d found the man that I’d...

A man in a a white shirt (Charlie) smiles at the camera. Charlie is in the garden and is stood in front of a patio table, he is wearing oven gloves and holding a cooking utensil.

Charlie’s story

Sarah shares her dad, Charlie's story to raise vital awareness this Kranky Panky. “My Dad, Charlie, was full of life....

Andrew’s story

“I can’t describe him in three words, because there were two Andrews: before pancreatitis and after. Before, he was happy,...

Larissa stands beside Mia, who is sitting on some stones. Larissa is wearing sunglasses, a pink jacket, and black trousers. Mia is wearing a pink floral jacket and pink trousers, with a pink toy stroller next to her. They are outdoors, surrounded by greenery, with a stone structure in the background.

Mia’s story

"Mia wasn’t herself for a while. Sometimes worries about her side hurting, asking what might happen. I reassured her she’d...

Chris, Rachel, and their daughter Ella-Rose are smiling while standing outdoors in a green, wooded area, looking happy and relaxed.

Chris’ story

"It was a relief to finally have an answer, but then I realised there’s no way back from it when...

Beth is wearing a burgundy leather jacket and passionately singing into a microphone on stage. She has her left hand on her chest and is standing in front of a sign that says "F" with her bandmate in the background.

Beth’s story

"I was confused at first because no one had explained how severe pancreatitis could be or how gallstones could lead...

Charlotte wears a long, red patterned skirt, with a black top, and a black graduation gown and cap. Her graduation gown has yellow and red round the shoulders. She smiles, and has long, blonde straight hair.

Charlotte’s story

"Chronic pancreatitis affects my life in so many ways. It comes into so many decisions: what I eat and drink,...

Callan is wearing a navy, thick, blazer jacket and a matching flat cap. He has a pin badge for the poppy appeal on his jacket.

Callan’s story

"I was diagnosed with chronic pancreatitis in 2024. Up until then, I'd never heard of pancreatitis."

Mark is outside at dusk at wears a white Led Zeppelin t-shirt, with a black and white floral short-sleeved shirt on top, partially buttoned up. He has a sleeve of tattoos on his left arm and short, light brown hair which is spiked up. He smiles slightly at the camera.

Mark’s story

"He was writhing in agony. I have never seen someone in so much pain. He was in hospital for a...

Richard is stood in is garden, wearing a blue Guts UK t-shirt, grey trousers and black rimmed glasses. He has grey hair, and a silver watch on his arm. He has his hands in his pockets and to his left, are a selection of purple flowers, and other shrubs in pots, on a garden table. He smiles at the camera.

Richard’s story

"Pancreatitis turned my life on its head overnight. I have become a type 3 diabetic and have pancreatic enzyme insufficiency...