My amazing and inspiring Goddaughter Phoebe is battling bone cancer with all that she's got and wants to raise awareness of this disease and help others with a similar diagnosis. 

Here is her story...

In August 2020, Phoebe started to complain of pain in her right leg. It was dismissed as growing pains until November 2020 when she was seen by a consultant. On 7th December she was diagnosed with osteosarcoma, a rare and agressive form of bone cancer. She began chemotherapy the following week and has undergone extensive limb salvage surgery. Three rounds of chemotherapy later, she now faces surgery to remove the metastases (tumours) that have spread to her lungs.

She'd love to raise awareness and wants as many people as possible to follow her journey on instagram at https://www.instagram.com/phoebesrecoveryy/

Bone Cancer Research Trust have been supporting Phoebe and her family since diagnosis, and Phoebe wants to give something back.

The charity 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 don't 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!

I'm aiming to run 100km and cycle 100km over the next 6 weeks (in my bright orange BCRT running top!) to raise funds and awareness. My wonderful colleagues at Floreat Montague Park Primary are also celebrating Phoebe's fightback by declaring 1st April 'Phoebe's Day' and arranging a host of fun activities for the children! 

Thank you! xxx