A cancer survivor from Swansea is set to take part in a charity boxing match to honour the memories of his father and a good friend, both of whom he tragically lost to cancer, and raise funds for Cancer Research UK. Lee Morris, from Waunarlwydd, was just 25 when he was diagnosed with testicular cancer - but has fortunately recovered from the disease, thanks to treatment and surgery.
Sadly, his father, Vernon Morris, and close friend, Rhodri Jones, weren't so lucky. "Fit and healthy" Vernon died last year at the age of 70 following a battle with bladder cancer, whilst Rhodri passed away in 2006 following a diagnosis of osteosarcoma, bone cancer, at the age of just 19.
At the time of Rhodri's diagnosis, Rhodri and Lee played rugby together and Rhodri was in his second year at Cardiff Metropolitan University studying sociology. He loved sport and for a while before his diagnosis, he thought his pains and aches were due to a sports injury. Sadly, despite the best efforts of medics and Rhodri bravely facing extensive treatment, he could not beat the disease. You can get the biggest Swansea news stories straight to your inbox with our newsletter.
