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Jak's Journey

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Jaks passing will not be in vain though as he set out clear requests to help others through Jak's Den. Jak's passing will not be in vain.

Jak Trueman
Simply The Best!
21/09/99 - 02/02/15
Jak's Journey has been continued by fulfilling Jak's wishes of Team Jak supporting children and young people with cancer and those bereaved from Jaks Den HQ, Aberdeen, pop ups and in hosptials and schools💙 Jak's Journey was set up by my beautiful son Jak Trueman in September 2014 after he awoke from a medically induced coma after taking very unwell with what was diagnosed as Gama Delta T-Cell Lymphoma-a rare and aggressive form of cancer. Sadly after an amazing fight and show of strength courage and determination beyond his years and unending thought for others Jak lost his battle on 2nd February 2015. Jaks Journey page will continue keeping everyone up to date with all Jak's plans and how his family and friends and new Charity Trustees being set up are making Jak's wishes a reality. In the 3 weeks since he was given the terminal diagnosis Jak raised more than £57,000 for Leukaemia and Lymphoma Research and we will continue to support this Charity whilst realising Jak's wishes. To find out more about Jak's Den and how you can get involved please go to-
www.teamjak.org.uk and the Bank details to contribute to his dreams are above. I'd still have my boy over any of this in a whisper but there is a higher purpose in all of this to touch many lives in so many ways because of my boy and we will make sure many many other children teens and adults are helped because of Jak. Simply The Best # # #

Jak’s Den HQ in Livingston is a very special place where families come from all over Scotland to receive counselling, music therapy, emotional Bag of Worries and Bereavement support sessions aswell as pop ups sessions throughout Scotland, online and in hospital. Team Jak-
“creating smiles, easing the journey"

21/09/2026

Happy heavenly 27th Birthday to my inspirational Jak❤️

Well today he’s been making his presence felt via candles ….

Aimie’s Amy messaged her on way to work to say “you left a candle on last night” as the Team Jak candle they had since his anniversary was glowing and burning brightly!✨

Anyone that knows our Aimie knows she is as paranoid as her mum re candles and ensure all are off before going to bed- which she did as always!

Next up Granma Ish Grandad Walter and I had our usual McDonalds breakfast at Jaks and then at 10.24 when he was born we lit his candles and sang happy birthday to him…..

Normal to most people but in 11 years of doing this we have never been able to keep the candles alight long enough to sing and blow them out!!!

Meantime the balloons are blowing everywhere and the candle flames are “dancing” but not one went out!

Next up - our usual visit from a beautiful bee- when it flew down and spent ages on Jaks flowers …

The sun is out and I’m having such a lovely time just sitting by his grave looking out to Elie beach and the water and just remembering and celebrating.

Last night one of our inspirational young people Bethan appeared on Countryfile as part of a BBC Children in Need ramble feature - it really showcased what Team Jak has become - much needed and appreciated emotional, social and practical support from Jaks Dens, hospitals and schools in order to create smiles and ease the journey for children with cancer.❤️

Jak- your legacy is growing every day even in difficult times for all - you are Simply the Best and we all love you and miss you so much!

Happy birthday beautiful boy ❤️🤍💙

https://teamjak.enthuse.com/profile

03/09/2026

Today marks 12 years since we told Jak he had leukaemia but then discovered that it was actually a rare and aggressive form of lymphoma and the median was a year.

We all know what happened sadly.

I took an hour out this afternoon to just be and walked along the beach, then went back via Jak’s to add some sunflowers to mark Glow Gold- Childhood Cancer Awareness Month.

This morning we had our monthly wellbeing meeting at TJ and it was a privilege to know that so many don’t have to walk this journey alone thanks to my boy’s awesome legacy.

So as always this September we remember all our inspirational superheroes and those who have sadly gained their wings with love.🎗️

06/07/2026

My gorgeous girl thought of everything to include my boy🩷💙

15/06/2026

Wow!! What a match - I know Jak would’ve loved it!

I also think he might have had a hand in us being gifted a John McGinn signed top!

This is so special even more so given he scored the winning goal!

Pay £5 by entering via link below using footy top and your name as reference and we will draw via a name randomiser on Friday 19th June before the match!⚽️🌟

You can have as many turns as you like ⚽️😃

https://teamjak.enthuse.com/profile

04/06/2026

Last night I attended the Mid Calder Gala Jak Trueman Inter Schools Challenge Cup at “Jaks Park”💙⚽️💙

It was so lovely to see so many local primary schools involved and huge congratulations to every one of you, especially the winning team Parkhead Primary ⚽️🌟

What a privilege and honour to see my boy’s name on all the medals and trophy and tell the young people all about Jak and how he loved Gala Week.

Thankyou Mid Calder Gala for always remembering my boy- you don’t know how much it means and to Derek, Ross, Luke, Amy, Fiona and everyone else for making it happen ###

07/03/2026

This time last week we were about to have our starters at our 11th Jaks Ball💙

This year our theme, as always chosen by Jaks awesome big sis Aimie, was Gatsby and oh my goodness what a theme it was!

So many people entered into the spirit of things and some of the outfits were simply stunning!

The atmosphere was amazing and everyone was so very kind💙

Such an honour to celebrate my boy and raise lots of money to support our inspirational young people with cancer and their families at the same time:)

We are just finalising our amount raised but let’s just say I am a very happy Mumma and TJ CE!

As part of my speech I explained that to run the whole of Team Jak from staff, buildings, outreach, resources, it works out at £250 per HOUR based on a 37.5 hour week!

It’s such a hard climate out there for everyone so we need your help more than ever.

Please consider donating or holding a fundraiser or even doing a challenge or the kiltwalk for us.

Also please share our Team Jak Foundation- Jak's Den posts and encourage folks to give.

If you have a business that might be interested in supporting we’d love to hear from you- let’s keep creating smiles and easing the journey for our inspirational young people with cancer and their families thanks to my beautiful boy 💙❤️

02/02/2026

11 years since my beautiful boy breathed his last breath and completed his physical journey on earth. 💔

What a boy and what a legacy he left!

Jak we love and miss you more each and every day, but knowing you are making such a difference to so many definitely gives us all comfort❤️

We love you- fly high beautiful boy -

Simply The Best❤️🤍💙

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Livingston
EH546QF

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 4pm
Tuesday	10am - 4pm
Wednesday	10am - 4pm
Thursday	10am - 4pm
Friday	10am - 4pm
Saturday	10am - 4pm
Sunday	12pm - 4pm

Telephone

01506 412302

Website

http://www.teamjak.org.uk/

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