Apr 27, 2025

Archie & Jack - London Marathon for Isaac

Thanks for visiting our (Archie & Jack’s) fundraising page for the London marathon this year! In late 2023 one of our closest friends, Isaac, was diagnosed with ALL (Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia). Isaac bravely fought the illness over the next few months; however, the chemotherapy drastically weakened Isaac’s immune system and he grew increasingly unwell. After a short battle, and the relentless efforts of the doctors & nurses at the Royal Hallamshire Hospital's O-ward, Isaac passed away on May 20th, 2024, aged 21 years old. Archie and I spent several mornings, days & evenings in Royal Hallamshire Hospital with Isaac, turning the ward into an office, library, pub, and lounge (and where Archie and Jack became mates). At times Isaac spoke very highly of the charities that were helping him. This included the Teenage Cancer Trust and Anthony Nolan; both charities who he knew that we were applying to raise money for. We both applied for charity places back in early May to raise some money for charities close to Isaac’s heart. I have accepted a place with Anthony Nolan, and Archie has accepted a place with Teenage Cancer Trust. All funds raised by this page will be split equally between both charities. If you could please give what you can as both charities played a fundamental role in Isaac’s care, and the care of thousands of other young people with cancer. Jack’s chosen charity – Anthony Nolan Isaac was very passionate about Anthony Nolan as their stem cell register had the potential to offer him a full recovery from his illness. He was persistent in getting the lads to sign up to the donor register. When I spoke to Isaac about applying for the London marathon, he asked that I applied through Anthony Nolan. This is why I’ve set myself a target of running the London marathon with #teamAN - the goal being to raise as much money as possible and raise more awareness. Anthony Nolan’s Work • Anthony Nolan is the charity that makes lifesaving connections between people with blood cancer, and individuals willing to donate stem cells. • Anthony Nolan’s growing register saves around 3 lives daily. • Anthony Nolan also conducts groundbreaking research and provides post-transplant care. Donating to Anthony Nolan The Anthony Nolan charity relies on public fundraising to perform its work. It costs around £40 for Anthony Nolan to add a potential donor to their register. This is why it’s so important to donate, so that people like Isaac have hope for recovery. Regardless of whether you can donate money, please join the stem cell register! Pretty much anyone aged 16 – 30 can sign up to the register and all it takes is posting a swab from your cheeks to Anthony Nolan. There is no downside, and you could save someone’s life. Teenage Cancer Trust (TCT) The Teenage Cancer Trust is focused on giving young people the best foundation to fight cancer, and help to hand back control to young people at the scariest point of their lives. TCT arranges specialist nurses to help children navigate hospital appointments and be a friendly face for throughout all stages of their treatment. Isaac's specialist nurse, Hannah, became a voice Isaac and his family could confide in and Alongside specialist nurses, TCT provides holistic support, even to the smaller details such as providing WIFI and organising mobility cars so they can maintain some independence. Your generosity will improve the quality of life of the next young person’s fight with cancer. Many thanks, Archie & Jack (Image 1: Archie & Isaac on Watergate Bay Beach Easter 2024, days before Isaac was admitted to hospital for the final time) (Image 2: Issac, Jack and others in a Sheffield bar where a uni mate was performing)

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