Sam says thank you with a Great effort for charity
A young former cancer sufferer from Solihull has inspired her cousin to start raising funds for the Teenage Cancer Trust.
Sam Taylor-Bolshaw, 15, from Lancashire, will be taking part in the Bupa Great Manchester Run this month as a thank you to the charity which supported his cousin through her cancer treatment.
When Sam’s cousin, Becki Handy, 18, from Solihull, was diagnosed with ovarian cancer aged 16 she was treated on a Teenage Cancer Trust Unit at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham. Becki has since had the all clear but still has to go back for check-ups.
Sam said: “I’m running for Teenage Cancer Trust because of the great work they did with my cousin Becki. I know during her cancer she felt really well supported by the charity and being treated in their unit meant she was surrounded by teenagers her own age which made such a difference to her.
“The charity made life better for Becki so I wanted to do something for them so they can carry on helping teenagers who need their support.”
Sam will join 40,000 people for Europe’s biggest 10k running event on Sunday 18th May. He is hoping to raise £200 for Teenage Cancer Trust.
Becki added: “The unit in Birmingham made being on treatment so much easier because I was treated in a teenage friendly environment. They did so much for me and my cousin raising money in my honour is so special. I am so grateful and so proud of him for helping to give something back to those who made my life feel worth living again.”
Vanessa Simmons, Regional Fundraising Manager at Teenage Cancer Trust, said: “Good luck to Sam. There are still spaces left for people to run for Teenage Cancer Trust, so if you’d like to get involved, please get in touch.” Go to: http://www.teenagecancertrust.org/get-involved/as-a-fundraiser/treks-and-challenges/bupa-great-manchester-run-2014/
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