A BOY from Rhyl who more than £3,000 for the hospice which cared for his late father is to complete another charity event in its aid.
Jacob Allman-Whitehouse, nine, lost dad Craig at the age of 38 on June 11, 2022 following a two-and-a-half-year battle with cancer.
On February 15, he will take on a 12-hour “game-athon” to raise money for St Asaph-based St Kentigern Hospice, which provided palliative care to his father before his death.
He will be playing games Roblox, to Uno, to Twister, with the help of his mum and stepdad.
You can donate to Jacob’s fundraising at: www.justgiving.com/page/jacobsfundraiser.
Jacob previously raised thousands for the hospice in 2022 by doing various things from car boot sales and collections.
He is commemorating what would have been his dad’s 40th birthday this year by taking on this challenge.
“I loved to play games with my dad, and it brings back lots of special memories for me,” Jacob said.
“St Kentigern Hospice have been there for me to talk to whenever I have needed them, and I know how much my daddy appreciated how well they looked after him. They are amazing.
“I miss him so much and I hope I am making him proud.”
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Kerry, Jacob’s mum, previously told the Journal: “He was absolutely over the moon (to reach £3,000 in 2022).
“It was very unexpected for him. There was a few tears, and a lot of happy shouting!
“He just wanted to do it so that other children who are losing or have lost a parent can plan and have activities before they pass away (at St Kentigern).
“St Kentigern were amazing at planning activities for Jacob and his dad to do, so Jacob has those memories.
“We had told Jacob that his dad was passing away, so every day was precious and a new memory for him.
“They did cinema days, they brought animals in so Craig and Jacob, who’s a massive animal lover, could pet them together, and activities in the hospice, like bowls and colouring.
“It was just about spending their days together, no matter what they were doing. They were great at supporting us.”
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