River was a friend of mine in my year 2 class.
He was really good at sport. His stories in class were really funny. Once he made a book with his sister and shared it with the class. He was very kind, and we really miss having him in our school. So i'm running in his race to help raise money for kids cancer.
River's Race is a community event in loving memory of River Watkins - and for all kids with DMG/DIPG.
River was an exceptional kid who should have had the chance to grow up and live a big and beautiful life. Devastatingly, River was diagnosed with DMG and passed away less than 3 weeks after his diagnosis on his 8th birthday.
DMG/DIPG has been described as the Mt Everest of cancers. Occurring in the midline of the brain and infiltrating the surrounding healthy tissue, these tumours are inoperable and untreatable. A finding of DMG/DIPG is the worst possible diagnosis for a child and their family as there is no hope – families are told to go home and make memories and the median survival time is 9 months.
While there is no cure for DMG/DIPG, Children's Cancer Institute are making major inroads. For the first time ever, there is hope on the horizon for the families of children diagnosed with this disease. Let’s close the funding gap and change the future of kids with DMG/DIPG.
Please share River’s story and DONATE today!
Thank you to my Sponsors
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Maggie Mcintosh
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Catriona Quinlan
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Maz Johnston
Go Lily! Wish I could run too but I would have just had my knee operation!
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Fiona Cameron
Well done Lily. Sending love to you and River’s family and friends.
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Gillian Gallagher
What a great thing to do Lily
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Helen Macartney
Well done Lily supporting kids cancer and your beautiful friend River ..so sad for you ,his other friends and especially his family .
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Simone Wood
Well done Lily. What a wonderful way to honour your friend River.
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Mum & Dad
A great cause to remember beautiful River. We'll be there with you, including the training! xox
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Anonymous
Lil, run like the wind. I don’t think it’s fair either that River passed away. Very proud of you for helping to make sure no other child will be affected in the future. Love you xx
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Gillian Johnston
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Tony Ruse
Well done Lily. I hope it’s a cross country race because you are so good at cross country running . TT
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Ben And Claire Johnston
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Pete Ruse
Best of luck for the big Run Lily, we will all be cheering for you up here in London xx
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Felicity Ruse
Well done Lily. This is a great initiative and wonderful way to remember your friend River.
Go Lily!