As we speak, on the fifth anniversary of his tragic demise, we’re remembering Frank James Lee.
Named after his father and identified affectionately as Little Frank, the schoolboy was simply 13 when he was recognized with a glioblastoma (GBM) following a bout of nausea and complications, earlier than having a seizure at residence in 2017.
Soccer mad Frank underwent two surgical procedures adopted by radiotherapy and chemotherapy, however the tumour returned and it sadly claimed the 15 12 months previous’s life on 22nd July 2019.
As we speak, on World Mind Day, his father, Frank, 44, from Royal Wootton Bassett, mentioned: “Frank was my finest mate and he ought to be right here with us now. This time of 12 months is at all times tough, enthusiastic about the younger man he would have grown as much as be. All of us miss him a lot.
“Mind tumours are merciless and indiscriminate, they will have an effect on anybody at any age. I’ll maintain pushing myself to lift consciousness and lift cash for analysis to cease different households struggling as we now have.”
Frank started operating to cope with his grief after shedding the eldest of his 4 kids. Along with a gaggle of relations calling themselves ‘Staff Breed’, Frank has accomplished three marathons, elevating £30,000. They’re set to tackle three extra marathons in Berlin, Chicago and New York from September.
Our ideas are with Frank’s dad and mom, his three youthful sisters and everybody who knew and liked him, right now.
If you need to donate to Frank’s fundraiser please go to: https://www.justgiving.com/web page/frank-lee-1718229829552
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