Ex-England Footballer Sends Heartfelt Message to Cancer Survivor

Asha Patel, 17, receives support from former footballer Matthew Upson after sharing her cancer battle online.

Asha Patel, a 17-year-old from Norfolk, shared her emotional cancer journey on social media, documenting her treatment for stage 4 Hodgkin lymphoma.
Former England footballer Matthew Upson, an alumnus of Asha's school, Diss High School, sent her a personal video message of support.
Asha, now cancer-free, expressed how much the message from Upson meant to her, helping her through a challenging period.
Her father, Jayesh Patel, highlighted the importance of cancer research in giving their family more precious moments with Asha.
Asha is advocating for Cancer Research UK by encouraging participation in the Stand Up to Cancer’s 100 squats a day challenge this November.