FOOTBALLERS have shaved their heads to show support for a team-mate who has an aggressive cancer.
Jack Light who plays for Hampton FC is undergoing chemotherapy for Hogkins Lymphoma, a type of blood cancer that affects white blood cells called lymphocytes.
The team decided to do a sponsored head shave in solidarity with the 20-year-old, who started to lose his hair as a side affect of his treatment.
The team, along side Jack’s dad – Adrian – headed to The Saxon in Cheswick Green, where they met hairdressers Michelle, Amy and Sandra.
The team have raised more than £1,500 for Blood Cancer UK and Young Cancer.
Adrian said: “After receiving his chemotherapy his hair began to fall out, so he shaved his head and me and some of his friends decided to join him so he didn’t feel he was on his own.
“He was joined by friends from his local the Saxon in Cheswick Green and some of the lads from his football team Hampton FC.
“We would like to thank them all also the girls and Steve from Olivia’s hair and beauty shop for cutting all the hair with no charge.”
Jack’s friends have also made sure he hasn’t been left out when it comes to attendance at Football matches.
When Aston Villa traveled to Club Brugge for a Champions League match they made a banner so Jack would still be there in their thoughts
Jack was diagnosed with Hodgkins Lymphoma in January when he went to hospital with pains in his back.
Adrian said: “In November Jack was suffering with chest pains so we took him to heartlands hospital where they kept him for tests. After they had the results they decided it was a virus, gave him some antibiotics and said he would be ok to go and enjoy Christmas and they would see him in the new year.
“As time went on Jack started feeling pain in his back so in January we took him back to hospital where further tests showed he had Hogkins lymphoma.
“It had gone to his neck , liver, spleen, groin and bone marrow and was in the sack that protects the heart.”
Jack’s treatment had to be delayed as his heart was only functioning at 40 per cent.
