17/03/2024
Cancer affects many lives, and some of us will know someone who has bravely fought the battle. In October 2023, Myself, along with my son George and his cousin, began fundraising for the Teenage Cancer Trust. This cause is close to our hearts as they provided invaluable support to their Uncle Adrian during his battle with bone cancer. Sadly, we lost him at the young age of 19.
The Teenage Cancer Trust was a constant source of strength for us during that difficult time. They ensured Adrian received the best possible care and helped our family navigate the challenges. We want to honour Adrian's memory and show our gratitude by supporting the Trust's continued efforts in aiding young people facing cancer.
Our Challenge:
Is to complete 19 laps around football pitches in the Northeast we have already achieved this at the Ford Hub where my son plays for the U10 Westend Blacks and at South Shields 1st Cloud Arena
And I'm glad to announce that on April 4th, 2024, we will be completing 19 laps around the Stadium of Light this will be after the first team open training session
How You Can Help
Donate: Every contribution makes a difference. You can donate through our Just Giving page set up in Adrian's memory (link included below).
https://www.justgiving.com/page/george-fraser-1690558181989
Share: Raising awareness is crucial. Please share this message with your network.
Early Detection Matters: While our focus is on the Teenage Cancer Trust, we acknowledge the importance of early detection in other cancers. We've included a link with five warning signs for teenagers to watch out for, along with a link to a 30-second prostate cancer risk assessment tool (links included below). I have added this as it's the biggest cancer risk in men and two of the clubs we have been helped by have seen successful results both in Gary Bennet at Sunderland and Geoff Thompson at South Shields as they were diagnosed early, so lads if you're of a certain age get checked out it could save your life!
https://prostatecanceruk.org/risk-checker
https://www.teenagecancertrust.org/information-about-cancer/signs-of-cancer
Thank you for your time and support. Together, we can make a difference.
Sincerely,
George
