9 Year Old Cancer Sufferer Still Plays Football...

ON Sunday 14 December 2008, two local Under 10 football teams, Southport Trinity and the Southport Football Club Junior, played the preliminary round of the Peter Brown Craven Minor League Charity Cup at The Rookery, Southport and they were joined by 9 year old James Oliver. Although probably not well enough, James, who played for the teams, still wanted to see his old team mates play in this fixture so his folks agreed to take him down. Skilfully manoeuvring on his crutches, the 9 year old, who is also an Everton Fan, still manages to kicks the ball around. This despite having recently being diagnosed with cancer and having had a leg amputated to help his fight with the bone cancer Osteoblast Osteosarcoma.  He has also been involved with fundraising events to help with the Bone Cancer Research Fund. His plucky response is an inspiration to all..