08/09/2026
10-year-old Saif’s journey💫
Diagnosed with osteosarcoma at just 5 years old, Saif faced years of hospital stays, an above-knee amputation, and immense personal loss.
When he first came to us at The Running School, he was relying on crutches and simply wanted to learn how to walk and run independently again.
Because he spent so much of his early childhood in hospital, our founder Mike Antoniades started Saif with walking re-education, building up his gross motor skills and proprioceptive system from the ground up. From there, Saif progressed to jumping, balance, riding his scooter, and ultimately running!
His incredible work ethic and positive spirit have paid off: Saif has been nominated for the BBC Make a Difference ‘Young Hero’ Award! 🏆
We couldn’t be prouder to be part of your journey, Saif ❤️