Bexhill memorial bench unveiled where little Jack loved to play

The family of a brave four-year-old boy who died of cancer have unveiled a memorial bench in town in his honour.
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Jack Jeffreys SUS-170609-170935001

Jack Jeffreys lost his fight against neuroblastoma, an aggressive form of childhood cancer, in July.

He was diagnosed with the disease a few days after his fourth birthday and spent nearly a year in hospital.

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Jack’s aunt Clare Akehurst said: “Using some of the money raised for Jack’s treatment that sadly he never needed, his mum and dad Katie and Grant wanted a memorial bench somewhere local as a place to visit and remember Jack.

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The memorial bench in memory of Jack Jeffreys SUS-181120-104703001

“The Manor Gardens seemed like the perfect place as Jack went to a playgroup at St Peter’s Community Centre and every week would run through the gardens hiding in the nooks with his cousin.

“Katie and Grant have also donated Jack’s ride-on Disney Lightening McQueen car to the Kipling Ward at the Conquest Hospital.

“Jack spent time on and off there during his year of treatment and they thought it would be a great idea for Kipling to have the car so the children can ride to their surgeries/blood tests etc to make them feel more at ease. The car was gifted to Jack last Christmas and unfortunately he only got to ride in it a couple of times before he was back in hospital. Katie and Grant are now focusing on creating a legacy for Jack called The Jack Jeffreys Superhero Trust, which aims to raise funds to help children and their families who are going through the same experience that they have.”

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On Saturday (November 17) Jack’s family organised a cake sale at Pebsham Community Centre raising £485 funds for Pinckney Ward at St George’s Hospital where Jack spent his last few weeks.

Jack’s toddler group at St Peter’s Community Centre also held a raffle on November 13 and raised just over £112.

His dad has also arranged, with the generosity of Charlton Athletic FC, a box at Charlton’s ground for the current season where children with cancer or other life-limiting illnesses and their families can enjoy VIP treatment while watching Charlton play at home. If there are any families who might be interested contact Grant at [email protected].

If anyone has any fundraising ideas or would like to hold a fundraiser for future legacy projects contact Katie and Grant either by email or via the Facebook page The Jack Jeffreys Superhero Trust.

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