Callan Brett of Shotley, near Ipswich, shares her experience of infant leukaemia during annual fundraiser Who’s Cooking Dinner? after death of her son three years ago

A Suffolk mum dined with celebrities at an annual fundraising event to raise awareness for infant leukaemia.

Callan Brett, 33, of Shotley, near Ipswich, travelled to The Dorchester, a luxury London hotel, for a glamorous night of champagne and a mouth-watering four-course meal – served by Michelin star chefs.

She was joined by 200 guests, including TV personality Juliet Sear, host of Table Manners podcast, Lennie Ware, and an award-winning children’s book author Hannah Peckham.

The annual event – known as Who’s Cooking Dinner? – was hosted by Leukaemia UK last Monday.

Callan has been supporting the charity after the death of her son, Henry, three years ago.

He died to infant leukaemia – a form of blood cancer which affects babies under 12 months old.

During the fundraiser, Callan shared her and her family’s experience with the disease.

She said: “He cannot have died for no reason.

“His death has to mean something.

“If I have to live the entire rest of my life without him, then there has to be progress in that time.

“We cannot stand by knowing that more research could spare another family from his type of heartbreak.”

Callan’s story received a standing ovation - a first in Who’s Cooking Dinner?’s 25-year history.

The event raised over £235,000 to support world-class research into the disease.

Adam Kay, an award-winning writer and comedian, who was also at the event, added: “I love this event – amazing food in a totally unique environment, and best of all you’re supporting an amazing charity.

“Leukaemia and other blood cancers devastate families, and Leukaemia UK are investing millions of pounds into life-saving research.

“This can only happen thanks to the generosity of people attending events like this.”