28/05/2026
“When my mum passed away, Tony and his family showed kindness and true friendship.”
This week, we’re reintroducing you to James, who is fundraising in memory of his loved ones whose lives were tragically cut short by cancer.
Throughout his life, James has lost his nan, mum, aunt Mary and step-mum Lyn to cancer. Most recently, this has also included James’ family friend, Tony.
Tony's son, Matthew, is manager of the Tesco store where James held many of his fundraising events – from which he has raised over £15,000 and counting for our vital research 🔬
Away from his role in the community, Tony was a beloved husband to Christine, father to Clare, Matt and Christopher and grandfather to Olive, Jonty, Juniper and Ettie.
In James’ hometown of Buckingham, Tony was known as “Mr Football.” For over 35 years, he dedicated himself to bringing football to the local community ⚽
When James needed someone to talk to, Tony was always there to lend an ear and support James through the loss of his mum.
Devastatingly, in 2024, Tony was diagnosed with prostate cancer. He faced his illness with extraordinary courage, strength and spirit. Through every challenge, he remained an inspiration to those around him before sadly passing away in 2026.
James and Tony’s story is a powerful reminder of why research is so important. It helps find cancer earlier, improves treatments and gives people more time with the ones they love 💙
By funding vital cancer prevention research, we make this a reality.
If, like James, you want to support life-changing research in memory of a loved one, why not sign up to one of our exciting events or challenges? 🪂
Visit: wcrf.org/events today.
