Mark was diagnosed with Osteosarcoma (a rare
and aggressive bone cancer) in October 2007, he had 11 months of
intensive chemotherapy and major surgery.
Mark went into remission in September 2008, the next day he went back to
6th form to continue with his A levels and in September 2009 he went to
university in Newcastle to study Zoology.
5 weeks into University life, devastatingly Mark relapsed and was told
the cancer had returned to his lungs and other areas of his body and was
now terminal..
It was then Mark took on the motto 'Just Say Yes' and never without a
smile he lived his life to the full and enjoyed every moment he could
with his friends and family.
In October 2010 Mark lost his battle with the disease at the age of 21.
As I watch you fade, the hours tick away with the courage of a lion and a steadfast
heart of gold You gave me strength while the flames of my
hope burn so cold
All money raised will go to Young Adults in Newcastle's RVI & Freeman
hospitals where treatment is no longer curative, as a cash gift to spend
as they wish, helping to bring a little happiness and create memories
for family & friends