When over the counter pain relief did not resolve my symptoms, I saw my GP who ordered an X-ray and CT scan.

Results were inconclusive and my GP felt further investigations were warranted. So I was initially referred to the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, Middlesex. Following preliminary tests, my treatment was diverted to University College London Hospital (UCLH) for further investigations, resulting in my Ewing Sarcoma diagnosis.

I attended UCLH for chemotherapy, prior to me having surgery at The Royal Brompton Hospital during the Christmas period of 2010.

I subsequently returned in 2011 to have my consolidation chemotherapy. My diagnosis was a shock for my family, friends and me. My girlfriend (now wife) Kathryn was travelling in Fiji at the time and it was a difficult decision to tell her, as I knew she would cut her trip short (which she did) and I will always be grateful for that.

Having researched Ewing Sarcoma, I know early diagnosis is important and my GP's timely referral to experts probably saved my life.

Then I met oncologists, surgeons, nurses, social workers and pharmacists who treated me with such respect and expertise that I shall always be indebted to them.

I have been in remission now for 15+ years.

I run marathons (I was part of 'Team Bones' at the London Marathon in 2012 and was so proud to raise £7000), compete in triathlons (I completed the Wales Ironman in 2018, again for BCRT, this time raising £5000).

I have delved in to the world of ultrarunning in recent years (recently completing the 220mile Race Across Scotland 2025, for BCRT raising just over £7200)!

I am fitter now than I ever was before cancer and I remain determined to keep it that way.

I am a Primary School Teacher, and work in a local school in Chelmsford. I am a run coach and have recently set up my own business. My goal is not to coach elite runners, but to encourage newer runners in to the sport and offer as much help as I can to anyone trying to embed exercise in to their lives. My wife Kathryn and daughter Emmie are elite level members of the BCRT 'cheerclub' and I will always be so grateful to them both for their love and support!

I will be eternally grateful to all those who have cared and supported me over the years. I have had some unlucky moments in my life, but until this point, things have always turned out alright. I feel pretty lucky all things considered.