Charlie lived with osteosarcoma for two and a half years.

Diagnosis came at the end of 2020, approximately 3 months after we had first sought medical advice for a pain in his right arm. He was 17 years old. Devastatingly, at diagnosis it had metastasised to his lungs and the outlook was poor.

He suffered a relapse, following successful MAP chemotherapy and limb-saving surgery, in the Spring of 2022. More treatment followed and he achieved some stability.

Sadly it was not to last for long as in the Spring of 2023 he experienced a further relapse. This time amputation of his right arm was the only option. He bravely faced surgery despite being given a 25% chance of not making it out of theatre.

This fund has been created as a permanent tribute to Charlie. A hilarious, kind and caring boy, he brought joy to everyone he knew. His passing has left a huge hole in our lives - one which can never be filled.

Charlie was keen to help others affected by bone cancer so we hope that monies raised in his name will enable vital research and the development of new treatments, provide new patients and their families with crucial support and information but perhaps most importantly, contribute towards finding a cure for this devastating disease.

It was his hope that one day , young people like himself would not have to endure the same brutal treatment regimes which he did. That they would have a chance at life. A life without bone cancer.