Now, Crack On

Nothing fazed Rebecca Alton. Diagnosed three times with childhood leukaemia, she refused to let that define her – or the life she continued to lead. When faced with any setback, Becca’s philosophy and stock phrase to family and friends was: “Now, crack on!” That same spirit underpins her memoir. Rebecca was determined to offer hope and solace to anyone else suffering similarly. With her positive mindset, anything seemed possible – like the first-class honours degree she went on to gain in Biomedical Science. Published to commemorate the anniversary of her death, aged 26, in 2025, this is a story of unwavering resilience and determination to make the most of every moment. Written with an inspirational blend of honesty, humour and self-deprecation, her book reveals how this inspirational woman, facing the toughest of challenges, still chose joy. Becca loved bright colours, dogs, sunflowers – and life. Hers is an enduring legacy, echoed in the rainbow that appeared over her family home upon her passing.