09:03, 25 June 2024
Words by Cheyanne Bryan, Editorial and Campaign Marketing Executive, London
16-year-old Jack and his 86-year-old great grandmother are gearing up to take the sky-dive of a lifetime to raise money for a cancer charity. .
Hailing from Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, the pair has currently raised over £150,000 for Young Lives vs Cancer, a charity that provides specialist support for children and young people with cancer, as well as their families. As a baby, Jack was diagnosed with a brain tumour and after seven rounds of chemotherapy, countless therapies and legally registering as blind, Jack wants to return the favour.
Jack is already a seasoned fundraising master as this is his latest challenge to raise the last £50,000 for the charity. To date, Jack has participated in the mini North Run, the junior North Run, raffles, bake sales, family fun days, and memory challenges, just to name a few.
In a statement Jack said: “I want to raise money for Young Lives vs Cancer because they helped my family when I was a baby and I want to give back to other young people who aren’t as lucky as I am.
“I am a thrill seeker, and I’ve done a zip wire and I love rollercoasters, so I am taking it to a NEW level!”
Jack’s skydive is taking place on 20th July. To donate to his mission, JustGiving fundraising page can be found here: www.justgiving.com/page/sam-hughes-1707841745519
At Smiley Movement, we like to elevate the work of charities across the world. Here are three charities whose causes align with the themes in this article.
Young Lives vs. Cancer. This charity helps children and young people (0-25) and their families find the strength to face whatever cancer throws at them. Learn more here.
Teenage Cancer Trust. This is a UK’s only teenage cancer charity. They aim to give every young person facing cancer the best care and support. Find out more here.
Children with Cancer UK. This charity raises and invests money for specialist childhood cancer research to help save the life of every child and young person with cancer. Support them here.
This article aligns with the UN SDG Good Health and Wellbeing, Partnerships For The Goals.
