Billy and Dawn Fletcher are set for a world of heartache as their baby boy is diagnosed with leukaemia in distressing Emmerdale scenes.
The couple, played by Olivia Bromley and Jay Kontzle, will face every parent’s worst fear when they learn that their young son, Evan, has Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia. This devastating news will send shockwaves through their family, causing unimaginable turmoil.
The storyline has been developed with the assistance of Leukaemia Care, a charity that has worked closely with the Emmerdale team to ensure an accurate and authentic portrayal of the situation.
Colin Dyer, CEO at Leukaemia Care, remarked: “Every year 10,000 people are diagnosed with leukaemia in the UK. A leukaemia diagnosis can affect not just the patient, but also their loved ones such as friends and family. The Baby Evan storyline being featured on Emmerdale, is helping to deliver a very important message not just about the awareness of the symptoms and the condition, but about how it affects the family and those around them.”
