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We are raising money by climbing Mount Snowdon in Wales, to support families affected by childhood cancer.
The charity, Opie Jones Foundation was set up by Lucy and Lewis, parents to Opie who was diagnosed with Infant Leukaemia at just 5 months old. He endured months of chemotherapy, a stem cell transplant but sadly relapsed, he was then eligible for a Cell and Gene Therapy called Car-T. The treatment wasn't without risks, but it worked and Opie has just celebrated 3 years cancer free! He is only 4 years old.!
Lucy said " Life changes forever when you are told your child has cancer, your family is separated. Opie is the youngest of 5, our family spent months apart while Opie was being treated in hospital. The impact of this trauma is unimaginable. This is where the charity helps. The Opie Jones Foundation was created to pay for mental health therapy to help families manage the impact of childhood cancer. Supporting families with emotional support, we advocate for earlier access to approved cell and gene therapies, and raise awareness of childhood cancer. "
This is the 2nd year of climbing Snowdon - now the charity's annual fundraiser - "climb for kinder care". This year Opie's sister, Emily, who was just 4 when Opie was diagnosed is taking part along with his Mum, Lucy and his sister Kara. .
Every penny raised will go to helping families who are navigating the trauma of childhood cancer.
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