Jack was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia in July 2019. After six rounds of chemo he was in remission until he relapsed. Thanks to the Anthony Nolan register he was able to have a stem cell transplant in October 2020. He was doing well until he relapsed again last September. He then became the first male, and only second person to receive CAR-T therapy at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in January this year. However, his body could not take anymore and, at just 19, he passed away on the 18th February 2022.

Jack was such a gorgeous, caring person and there was never a dull moment with him. He was my closest friend and I loved him so much. He always thought about others even when his pain was unbearable and he deserved the world.

In honour of Jack, my dad and I have decided to tandem cycle from John O’Groats to Lands End in June. We want to raise as much money as possible for two amazing charities which help local families dealing with cancer. The Harry Johnson Trust supports familes in Shropshire and supported Jack and Katie so much the past few years so half the money raised will go to them. Be More Frank is a charity that supports families in Herefordshire and Powys and the other half of the money will go to them.

We are hoping to hold two fundraisers, one in May in Shrewsbury and one in June in Hereford. More info to come.