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This year I will be taking part in the Flora London Marathon to support the charity which helped my family while my young cousin battled cancer. Westley was just two years old when he was first diagnosed with cancer in 1993 and was treated at theJohnRadcliffeHospitalin Oxford. My family became the first to stay at CLIC Sargent’s Home from Home in Oxford, which offers free self-catering accommodation so families can stay together while a child is being treated for cancer.

My cousin had cancer just about all the way through his life. The impact it had on his parents, myself, and the extended family was massive. Emotionally it was tough on all of us as there is nothing you can do, you just feel utterly helpless.

Ten years after Westley was first diagnosed with cancer the disease returned and he was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia (AML). Sadly Westley died in 2006, aged 16.

With him being so young it also made our family very angry. Why, was a question that we asked an awful lot. On the other hand it was very humbling to see and hear him laughing and telling jokes.  It made us all be very aware of just how little we have to moan about in life. He is an inspiration to all of us both in life and after death.

That’s why I’m taking part in the Marathon, I want to support CLIC Sargent in any way I can having seen first-hand the incredible work they do supporting families affected by childhood cancer.

CLIC Sargent provides all-round care and support for children and young people with cancer, and their families. 

Every day 10 families are told their child has cancer. As the 's leading children's cancer charity, CLIC Sargent is the only organisation to offer them all round care and support. That’s because they are there every step of the way: During treatment – providing specialist nurses, doctors, play specialists, Homes from Home. In hospital & at home – offering specialist social care and family support in the community – specialist youth services, holidays, grants, helpline. After treatment – helping survivors, supporting those bereaved, research

So please sponsor me now!

Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: CLIC Sargent gets your money faster and, if you’re a taxpayer, Justgiving makes sure 25% in Gift Aid, plus a 3% supplement, are added to your donation.