The charity aims to support vital research into bone cancer  

A big part of Hannah’s dream for her charity was to support vital research into the type of bone cancer that she battled so bravely, osteosarcoma. Her hope was that, one day, people would not have to suffer as she did and by #kickingcancersbutt with cutting edge research, that ultimately we might be able to find a cure for this horrible disease. Osteosarcoma sadly attracts very little funding, in part because of its rarity and due to it not having a high profile, and therefore the amazing fundraising by supporters of Willberry will go an incredibly long way.

We know just how much passion and dedication has gone into the extraordinary fundraising efforts made by so many people around the country who have been moved to do so by Hannah’s story. We’re very conscious of the enormous responsibility that sits with using these funds in the most meaningful and responsible way. As such, we’re guardians of Hannah’s ambitions for her charity and want to ensure we consider all options in order to make the right decisions.

We are very proud now to be part-funding four PhD projects and one post-doctoral project at the Universities of Manchester, Sheffield and Southampton respectively, thanks to the incredible fundraising efforts from Willberry's supporters from all over the world. These projects range from investigations into potential treatments for this horrific type of cancer which Hannah fought so courageously, to research into early-diagnostics which may dramatically improve outcomes for patients in years to come. We hope to have some very exciting results to share with you in the not so distant future!

The osteosarcoma research community may be small but, thanks to Hannah and Willberry, it is beginning to feel that little bit bigger. Thank you so much for your part in #kickingcancersbutt as a result of your support for our research activities.