Where There's a Will, There's a Way...

Anyone who knows William Bridge (Willy, Will or Billy to his English family) knows he is an awesome guy who loves his family, his friends and his football. In that order. His wife Nicky and their two young daughters (Nika and Layla) absolutely adore him, as do all of us who have been lucky enough to know him along the way.

It was a massive shock when, just before Christmas, Will was diagnosed with terminal stomach cancer. The most dreadful words that instantly changed his world and that of his family and friends.

For the two years prior to his diagnosis, Will and his family had already been through countless investigations, procedures and major stomach operations. He feels like he at least now knows who his enemy is, and is prepared for the battle of his life. Will has been extremely pragmatic, brave and positive in his approach to overcoming this and surviving. He is hugely determined and always stands up for what is right. This situation isn't.

He is currently in hospital building up strength for his second round of chemo. Chemotherapy alone won't be enough to get him back to health, but it is a very important step in the right direction. The plan is to couple this with complimentary natural therapies including oxygen, mistletoe and intravenous vitamin C. These treatments have had amazing results for others with diagnosis' as bad as Will's and we desperately hope that he can be another success story to add to the many. The money raised from this campaign will be used towards funding these treatments.

If the last few months have taught us anything, it is that there are no guarantees in life and that things certainly don't always go as planned. However, we are all trying to stay positive and support Will and his beautiful family in any way we can - to give him the best possible chance of getting back to being a fit, healthy dad playing football with his daughters in the garden.

Many thanks for your support