09/06/2026
This is Ethan Griffiths, a 14-year-old rugby player from Bridgend. Just days after he was given the all-clear, sadly he has been told his cancer is back.
Ethan and his family received the devastating news in January he had been diagnosed with Burkitt Lymphona, a fast-growing form of cancer. However after months of intensive chemotherapy and hospital stays the 14-year-old finally received the news he was waiting for – he was cancer-free and got to ring the bell to mark the end of his treatment.
On Friday, May 29, Ethan celebrated with his teammates at Bridgend Athletic RFC's annual presentation where he was presented with a bell he could proudly ring in front of his friends. But on the Sunday he found himself feeling unwell again and ended up in hospital where he and his family were told the heart-breaking news that the cancer was back.
A fundraiser has been set up by the mum of one of Ethan's teammates to ease the financial pressure on the parents who are out of work so they can spend time with Ethan. You can find the link in the comments below ⬇️