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We would love for everyone to join our first ever Walk 60 Miles in September challenge.
Out of the ten children and young people that are diagnosed with cancer in the UK every day, two on average will not survive their diagnosis. For families that go through the pain of losing a child, life will never be the same again, and the grief never minimises. However, one aspect of hope during these extremely difficult times is remembering their child for who they were, and the happy memories they brought to their family.
By signing up and walking just two miles a day this September, you will help fund life-saving childhood cancer research whilst keeping the memory alive of those who have lost their lives to childhood cancer.
👕 A free Children with Cancer UK t-shirt, in orange or purple, upon registering for the challenge
🥳 A thank you certificate as a token of our appreciation for your fundraising
🏅 If you raise £150 or more before the end of September, you will receive an exclusive medal to celebrate your achievement
Children with Cancer UK have supported families, by providing emotional and financial support both in and out of the hospital, thus allowing families to focus on being there for their children and each other through treatment and beyond – even through the unthinkable loss of a child.
For many children with a terminal childhood cancer diagnosis, their biggest fear is being forgotten. Therefore, we want to honour and remember the children who have sadly passed away from childhood cancer. Below, you can read about two remarkable children and their journeys; Emmy and Dax.
Thank you to Emmy and Dax’s families for allowing us to share their stories.
Emmy was the most outgoing, sassy, 10 year old diva. Emmy’s family had just celebrated her 10th birthday when Emmy started being sick. Emmy was later diagnosed with medulloblastoma in 2019, at the age of 10.
Tragically, Emmy did not survive her diagnosis and passed away in November 2020 with her mum and dad by her side. Emmy’s mum Leanne said, “It came as a shock just how fast she went, but surrounded by love from everyone, she went peacefully. We had spent the time watching her favourite Christmas film we watch every year, The Polar Express and listened to Disney songs. It couldn’t have been any more perfect.”
“As a family, on the whole we are grieving for an amazing, brave, warrior princess. Her smile and twinkling eyes always shone through even on the tough days. Her bravery and determination will always stick with us. We couldn’t be any more proud of Emmy than we already are. She leaves behind so many memories we will always treasure.”
Read Emmy's story here
With Frozen being one of his favourite films, two year old Dax and his older sister were surprised by their parents in March 2020 with a wonderful trip to Disneyland Paris. However, at the beginning of the trip, Dax’s parents noticed that half of his face was barely moving, and took him to a French hospital. They advised Dax’s parents to have an MRI done once home to rule everything out but assured he was safe to finish the trip and celebrate his big sister’s birthday. Dax was therefore able to attend a Frozen event on at the time so he loved seeing Elsa and the special Frozen parade with all the songs and characters, getting to experience the magic of Disney. A memory Dax’s family will never forget.
Soon after the trip, in May 2020, Dax was diagnosed with cerebellopontine paramaningeal Rhabdomyosarcoma. Tragically, Dax did not survive his diagnosis and passed away in his mum’s arms on 31 August 2020.
Devon, Dax’s mum, said, “He is greatly missed and loved every single day. We talk of him all the time, have his photos up and even his little hat and jacket hang in our hallway along with his shoes. He’ll always be loved and remembered.”
Read Dax's story here
Join us this September to walk two miles a day for the two out of ten children who won’t survive their cancer diagnosis every day in the UK.
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