A GROUP conquered Britain's highest mountain for a Deeside boy battling leukaemia.
In November, 2022, Evan Gaine, aged 13, was tragically diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukaemia (AML) - a rare form of aggressive leukaemia.
Since his diagnoses, nearly £13,000 has been raised for him and his family through a JustGiving page. Last month, Flint Town United FC hosted a charity match in aid of the football-mad Connah's Quay High School pupil.
And on February 11, Evan's uncle, Robbie Gaine, and a team from the Amelia-Mae Foundation trekked up Ben Nevis to raise even more money for Evan.
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The Amelia-Mae Foundation is a Flintshire charity which was set up in memory of brave little Amelia-Mae Davies who a decade ago lost her battle with neuroblastoma, aged just two. Ever since, her family has been fundraising for other children across the country who are battling cancer.
They climbed the 4,440 feet up the Scottish mountain for Evan - and have raised over £4,600 in the process. To donate to the fundraiser, please visit https://bit.ly/3lFdV1W.
Evan's mum, Ria Ellis, said: "Words can’t express how grateful we are to everyone that took part in the trek from the Amelia-Mae Foundation. They have been a great support for Evan and I throughout his treatment.
"I would especially like to thank Angie (Amelia-Mae's mum) who has also supported me personally and emotionally. Evan's uncle, Rob, has been a supporter of the Amelia-Mae Foundation for a number of years now and has taken part in many events. For him to now be doing it for his own nephew just goes to show that life changing events can happen to anyone at any time.
"We are so grateful that there are kind and generous people out there that are willing to give up their own time to help."
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