Back in October 2020, my cousin Alfie was diagnosed with Stage 3 Nasopharyngeal Cancer at just 10 years old – news which devastated our family.

Thankfully, after intense chemo, radiotherapy, and immunotherapy, Alfie was later given the all clear. There has been no evidence of disease for 3 years, however, Alfie has been left with permanent lung scarring known as pulmonary fibrosis from the effects of radiotherapy and is now awaiting lung function tests on the 24th of January.

During this time, Alfies Mum, Laura, was contacted by the Owen McVeigh Foundation.

The support that they offered Alfie and the Family was amazing: trips to Peacock Lodge, Football Games, Memorabilia, Christmas Parties and ensuring no struggles were faced alone.

This Foundation has been set up in memory of Owen McVeigh, who was only 11 years old when he passed away after a short diagnosis with Leukemia. The charity's goal is to help children and their families in the local area who are suffering from cancer. The Owen McVeigh Foundation is a registered charity, number 1167794.

Last year, I ran the LLHM with Laura and my Dad, Gaz (Alfie's Uncle), to raise funds for the charity and help them continue the important work they do.

This year we will be running again as we continue to give back to this amazing charity. Despite me breaking 3 metatarsals in July 24 which led to 5 months out of running and Laura currently dealing with a fractured glenoid & rotator cuff tear, we will give it our best and the pain will be nothing compared to what these Children and their Famillies endure.

If all our Family and Friends could share this page and donate where possible, we would be so grateful and thank you in advance❤️