Wakefield Trinity head coach Daryl Powell has stated his household have “caught collectively” after his grandson Clarke was identified with acute myeloid leukaemia in January.
The membership are elevating cash for Candlelighters Trust, external, which gives sensible and emotional help to youngsters with most cancers in Yorkshire, at Sunday’s house recreation towards Leigh (14:30 BST) which will probably be broadcast stay on BBC2.
“It has been a very tough and emotional time for my household, particularly for my daughter Kegan and her husband Eamonn,” he told BBC Radio Leeds.
“It’s totally tough for households when one thing like this occurs, significantly when it’s somebody so younger – he was simply earlier than his first birthday when he went into hospital.”
Powell added: “He is had six months of fixed remedy. LGI [Leeds General Infirmary] and the oncology ward have been unbelievable in treating Clarke.
“We have carried out what households do and caught collectively and supported each other.
“It is the beginning of a journey and we’re hopeful that he’ll be properly. He is blissful and smiling for the time being while nonetheless going via a really tough time.
“He is been very courageous and dealt with it so, so properly. We’re hoping he does not keep in mind something of it.”
