The heartbreaking picture of tragic dad with his son - and the incredible way he is being remembered
A picture of Austin Hill with his arm around his dad, Mark, on holiday in Greece in 2021 captures the love between them. It was taken just two weeks after Mark had been diagnosed with bowel cancer.
Austin's mum, Karen, 44, said: "I'm so proud of him. He keeps saying to me now we have raised money 'will the scientists be able to get people well and look after them now'. He has walked after school - the aim was a mile a day in May for Mark. "The staff were amazing. They brought in a Christmas tree into Mark's room and we had Christmas early on December 20th. We exchanged special presents - I bouught Mark a Tag watch, which was intended for him to pass down to Austin to wear one day, and he gave me a ring. He bought Austin a clown filled with sweets.
Austin's fundraising efforts have warranted a mention in assembly at his school, St Mary's CE Primary in High Crompton. He has done the walks with the best friend at school, Ollie Tighe. "At what is such a sad time for families, our team support patients’ loved ones and help to create special times, like we did with Austin and his dad last Christmas. Thank you to Austin and his best friend, Ollie for your dedication to your challenge and to our Hospice, it truly does mean so much for our patients and their families.”
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