My Story

Anyone that knows me knows I don't run! I can barely run up the stairs!! 

But for Young Lives vs Cancer and our brave son Rhys im going to learn!

In November 2021 our 15 year old son Rhys was diagnosed with Melanoma on his scalp. In November 2022 we were told that it had progressed to stage 4 in his spine and he needed to commence treatment. Rhys battled bravely for three years, the cancer slowly spreading throughout his body.

On 17th January 2025 Rhys was rushed to hospital with severe pain in his spine. he underwent multiple tests, CT scans and X-rays. Sadly, on the 28th January we were told that his cancer had spread throughout and he was given weeks to live.

My wife and I were devastated and made a promise to Rhys (and each other) to make every single moment we had left with him as special as we could and Young Lives vs Cancer helped us do that.

Rhys sadly passed away at on 15th March 2025 at just 18 years old. I am running the London Marathon in Rhys' memory and to raise money for Young Lives vs Cancer 

Every day 12 more children and young people hear the devastating news they have cancer.  Young Lives vs Cancer helps families like ours find the strength to face everything cancer throws at them and I can't think of a better way to thank them for all of their support than to raise as much money as possible for this amazing charity!

Please help us to reach our goal so that Young Lives vs Cancer can carry on supporting every young person who's fighting this terrible disease. 

THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH. WE ARE FOREVER GRATEFUL!