daveyboy66 Posted September 17, 2021 Share Posted September 17, 2021 (edited) https://www.swfc.co.uk/news/2021/september/3000-raised-so-far-for-jude-s-carers/?fbclid=IwAR2BP55p6c0AP19dZLCKvvJnrFmXOAb-KEFaSbmMEFdnPL8bLlQ6MfpKIX4 Edited September 17, 2021 by daveyboy66 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
@owlstalk Posted September 17, 2021 Share Posted September 17, 2021 The Owls are rallying round our former goalkeeper Aaron Jameson, who earlier this year received some devastating news. On the eve of Aaron’s son Jude’s third birthday, his parents were told he had cancer. In July, Jude began suffering with pains in his hip and leg and occasionally struggled with his walking. His mum, Lucy Mellon-Jameson, recalls: “Jude had a tick bite a few days before and I took him into the Emergency Department at Sheffield Children’s Hospital because I was convinced his symptoms were something to do with that. “He’d been a bit off his food and would get spikes in his temperature, but he would always appear well on examination. None of these things were constant and they were very rarely at the same time. They could be symptoms of so many other things.” Jude underwent an MRI scan and that evening, his family were told the scan had revealed a mass. Lucy continues: “I knew something wasn’t right when we were given the results so quickly after the scan. They said they wanted to talk away from Jude’s bed, and we were taken to a room, where they insisted we had chairs. I still had hope that it was an infection or arthritis, both of which had been suggested before his scan. “They told us it was a mass but they needed more tests to confirm the type. We knew it was cancer and very quickly things started happening. We found it was neuroblastoma and having a proper diagnosis and treatment plan in place made things feel easier. “One of the hardest things was telling other people, but we were absolutely bowled over with the love and positivity we were shown. We’ve had so many well-wishes and they really give a boost when times feel hard. “Everyone has rallied around to make sure we were all okay. We’ve been overwhelmed by people’s kindness and generosity. We’ve had people doing washing, bringing us food, giving us lifts to the hospital and back and buying gifts for Jude. “The children in the family have been amazing, they’ve not been phased or scared, brushing his hair to help it come out easier, played with him and helped him, checking his tubes aren’t in the way.” Jude is currently undergoing chemotherapy at Sheffield Children’s Hospital, with daily injections to support his blood counts. Lucy continues: “The staff at Sheffield Children’s have been incredible! Everyone involved in Jude’s care, including those that often go without praise like the pharmacy team and the physios have been amazing. “The Play Team have been our saviours; they’ve been able to explain things to Jude and discuss procedures and equipment in a way he understands but doesn’t frighten him. I’d lost sleep worrying about how to manage those conversations myself. Jude is three and he can tell you the names of his tubes and what they are for, and it’s all down to them." Jude’s family and friends have devoted themselves to supporting The Children’s Hospital Charity’s appeal to build a new Cancer and Leukaemia ward. So far, a football tournament held in Jude’s honour has raised £605, while a friend has raised almost £1,000 with a 30-day fitness challenge, while another organised a fundraiser just a week before giving birth to raise £257. A charity raffle is now also underway, having raised an incredible almost £3,000 so far. Highlights include signed shirts from Sheffield Wednesday and Sheffield United, a Sheffield FC away kit, vouchers for bars and award-winning restaurants, a Made in Sheffield steel bracelet and even a virtual personal training session with a film star. Lucy adds: “So far, we’ve spent 12 nights on the ward for Jude’s routine appointments and chemotherapy. It has everything we need, but we are really looking forward to the new ward with the better facilities. “The diagnosis took a lot of our power away, but fundraising is a way of doing something that will not only help Jude and us, but lots of other families now and in the future. We are determined to ensure the new ward has everything it needs to make stays much more comfortable, particularly for those who spend months in treatment there. “Thank you doesn’t seem like enough for the people who are supporting us and the ward through fundraising. The money will make a big difference to the experiences of families, I’m sure of that. The world can seem such a cruel place sometimes but this experience, despite it being the worst thing we’ve ever been through, has restored my faith in humanity.” 7 Owlstalk Shop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gr_owl Posted September 17, 2021 Share Posted September 17, 2021 Get well soon little man. Shouldn’t happen to one so young. My love and prayers to you and your family. Xxx 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hirstyslaces Posted September 17, 2021 Share Posted September 17, 2021 7 minutes ago, gr_owl said: Get well soon little man. Shouldn’t happen to one so young. My love and prayers to you and your family. Xxx Exactly this ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ Very well said. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Calx Posted September 17, 2021 Share Posted September 17, 2021 That's so sad. I can't imagine what they must be going through. Wishing him a speedy recovery. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Django Posted September 17, 2021 Share Posted September 17, 2021 Cancer is a dreadful thing to have to go through for anyone, but when children get it it’s heartbreaking Hope his treatment goes well and he’s better soon 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FreshOwl Posted September 17, 2021 Share Posted September 17, 2021 How awful. Wishing him and the family all the best in what will hopefully be a speedy recovery for the kid 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bladeshater Posted September 17, 2021 Share Posted September 17, 2021 Praying for you little man 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NobbyStyle Posted September 17, 2021 Share Posted September 17, 2021 Keep strong young man. UTO 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxowl1985 Posted September 18, 2021 Share Posted September 18, 2021 This is so sad, keep fighting little man, wishing you a speedy recovery 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FightLikeAGirl Posted September 18, 2021 Share Posted September 18, 2021 Oh no. Poor little guy. Hope he gets well soon. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roscoe P. Coltrane Posted September 18, 2021 Share Posted September 18, 2021 Shocking news 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mat-Owl Posted September 18, 2021 Share Posted September 18, 2021 How bloody awful, my thoughts to all of them. Get well quickly little one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScrappyOwl Posted September 18, 2021 Share Posted September 18, 2021 Life is just not fair.This kind of awful news really does put things into perspective. There was I bemoaning our inability to win a game of football then I read this. Get well little man and stay strong mum and dad. The Wednesday family are with you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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