My Dad was diagnosed with primary bone cancer in 2018, and Bone Cancer Research Trust have been a fantastic support every step of the way. They have provided support to my whole family in the form of their virtual support group which started during Covid lockdowns, as well as the in person events which have enabled us to meet other patients and families who now form part of a vital support network. As well as this they have provided resources and helped to identify suitable clinical trials which my Dad was a part of. He unfortunately died due to complications related to his cancer on April 10th 2023.

I am climbing Mount Kilimanjaro in memory of my Dad and to fundraise for Bone Cancer Research Trust to allow them to continue their fantastic research and hopefully one day discover treatments that are less brutal for future bone cancer patients. Donations will be going to Andy's Bones Fund, which is for research into chondrosarcoma, the type of bone cancer my Dad was affected by.

The Bone Cancer Research Trust is dedicated to saving lives & improving outcomes for people affected by primary bone cancer. Despite being small, they fund more research projects exploring primary bone cancer than any other organisation. Other large UK cancer research charities do not prioritise bone cancer patients, in 2019 just 0.028% of their research spend went to bone cancer – not even close to 1%!Last year alone, Bone Cancer Research Trust committed an incredible £807,824 to pioneering bone cancer research - to save lives!