Team and advisors

Evan

I was born in 2008

I have had all sorts of tests in hospital, like MRI scans, heart tracers and blood tests.

In my spare time I enjoy gaming and coding.

I am part of the Advisory Board as I think information to young people coming to hospital needs to be better. I like seeing the games develop and being involved in making them as good as possible.

Emmie

I was born in 2009.

I've spent lots of time in hospital. I was treated in Royal Manchester Children's Hospital in 2017 - 2019 for Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia.

In my spare time I enjoy make up and beauty and travelling to new and interesting places .

I have been part of the Xploro Advisory Board since 2018, I enjoy improving hospital stays for other children and young people. I like that Xploro values mine and the other expert advisors' opinions.

Charlotte

I was born in 2016.

When I was three, I went into hospital because I kept getting really bad headaches. The doctors tried to put me in a machine to take pictures of the inside of my head but I really, really didn’t like it! In the end they had to put me to sleep so they could take a picture of the inside of my head in something called an MRI machine. I also had an EEG and blood tests. Luckily after the doctors gave me some medicine, I was fine and I don’t get headaches anymore.

I love going to water-parks, theme parks and parties and playing with my cat Samson and my hamster Stripey.

I wanted to be an Xploro Expert Advisory Board member to help other children like me.

Harriett

I was born in 2016.

I went into hospital because I had a poorly tummy and I went in a machine so the doctors could take a picture of the inside of my tummy. I also had a blood test.

I love spending time with my friends and family and going to theme parks, swimming and gymnastics.

I love being a member of the Xploro Expert Advisory Board so I can help other children like me who have to go into hospital for tests.

Nailani

I was born in 2014

When I was born my heart wasn’t working very well, one of the sides of my heart didn’t grow properly so I needed to stay warm or my lips will turn BLUE!!! I needed to have 3 heart surgeries to help me.

In my spare time I like texting my friends, making bracelets, playing with my lil sis and baking.

Because I have spent a lot of time in hospitals I actually love having blood tests! (But I know lots of kids don’t.) The reason why I enjoy being part of the Xploro Expert Advisory Board team is because I like the games and I like the online meetings. Hopefully I can help others not be scared of hospitals.

Malachi

I was born in 2011

I’ve only been in hospital for short visits, but watching my sister go through many surgeries has given me a unique perspective on hospital visits from the other side.

I love drawing, animating and creating music in my spare time. Anything tech has my attention!

I hope that my love for coding and gaming can help contribute to Xploro in a positive way, by helping others have a fun experience even at a hard time for them.

Jad

I was born in 2010

I have been in the hospital for bone cancer (osteosarcoma) and Kawasaki disease with means I have had a lot of X-rays, cat scans, MRI scans, blood test and surgery’s.

In my spare time I like gaming, building Lego and biking.

I enjoy being a member of the Expert Advisory Board because I really love technology and games. I also love it because I know it will make it easier for kids that are going through the same thing I did, have an easier time knowing what is happening and have a lot calmer of a time.

Jenine

I was born in 2010.

I've been in hospital for a couple of minor issues, but fortunately I was in and out the same day.

During my spare time I enjoy filming and editing, and when the weather allows, I love being outdoors. I am also a hockey player and spend a lot on time in the rinks!

Having experienced my cousin's cancer journey with him, I know Xploro will help children through their experiences and I’m excited to be a part of that.