Alfie shines in awards ceremony to honour the courage of children with cancer
A teenager who had his lower leg amputated during cancer treatment, has been featured in a national awards show alongside celebrities to celebrate the courage of children with cancer.
Alfie Rixon was just 11 when he was diagnosed with osteosarcoma, an aggressive bone cancer, in July 2018.
For the courage he showed throughout his treatment, he has received a Cancer Research UK for Children & Young People Star Award, in partnership with TK Maxx.
The 14-year-old was one of 15 children from across the UK recognised during the virtual awards show. Hosted by children affected by the disease and featuring celebrities including, singer and songwriter Pixie Lott, it was filmed to highlight the impact that cancer has on young lives and encourage more nominations for the accolade in the run up to Christmas.
As part of the ceremony, Alfie shares the moment he returned home from school to find a package had arrived in the post for him.
“I got home from school and there was a package on my bed that my dad had left for me,” said Alfie, who lives in Wem with his 12-year-old sister Elizabeth and father, Dan.
