RGSHW students and staff took part in the ‘Five for Finn’ run for former student who has been diagnosed with cancer.
Finn O’Mahoney, who left RGS last year was due to start university but instead is battling cancer at the university hospital in Oxford.
The ‘Five for Finn’ encourages as many people as possible to run, walk, cycle, swim 5km & share their stories and pictures whilst raising money for Teenage Cancer Trust.
The Just Giving page has now reached over £15,000, triple the initial target with donations still coming in.
A niggle in his knee which he believed to be a rugby injury was then infact informed to be cancer by doctors to.
After O’Mahoney finshes cancer treatment, the ex-RGS pupil will undergo a full knee replacement.
RGSHW Teachers and students have taken part in the 'Five for Finn' initiative and have alsorecorded a message for Finn, a talented rugby player who has represented Buckinghamshire as well as the school.
The video also includes messages from members of the England and Wasps rugby setup.
To watch the full video click here
In the message to Finn O'Mahoney, Deputy Headmaster Mr. Wallace said: “Everyone here at RGS is thinking of you [Finn O'Mahoney] and wishing you as full and speedy recovery that is possible.
“Before our run yesterday I reminisced to our boys about you having the best I’ve seen at U15 level.
“You really were a expectational student when you were here, not just a great rugby player, but a cracking bloke.
“I really hope when you’re up and out of hospital we can get you back into RGS and maybe coming in and doing an assembly and maybe helping the hookers with their lineup throwing.
“I just wish all the very best to you and your family during this difficult period.”
For more details visit the 'Five for Finn' Just Giving page
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