Tributes have been paid to a loving dad-of-three and rugby player who lost his battle with cancer.
Jack Dawson, originally from Shropshire, moved to Swansea for university and developed a name in the rugby community across south Wales before starting his own family.
Following his death, close friends and teammates have paid their respects, describing the 38-year-old as "one of the best" alongside "a great leader, a great player and a wonderful human being" who will be sorely missed.
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A fundraiser is currently underway to help support Jack's young family, with funds raised going towards organising a memorial bench overlooking one of his favourite surf beaches in Swansea. Former Wales rugby captain Ryan Jones was one of those urging people to support the appeal this week.
Any additional funds will contribute to supporting Jacks' partner, Alice, and their three young children - Evie, six, Annabel, four, and George, 20 months. You can donate to it by clicking here.
Jack Dawson was described as an athletic and outgoing individual who "made an impression on people wherever he went with a personality and booming voice you would never forget".
A passionate surfer, he was diagnosed with bone cancer after seeking medical help surrounding what he believed at first was a pulled muscle in his leg.
After a brave seven-month battle, Jack died surrounded by his loving family; his beloved wife Alice, parents Pauline and Stephen, best friend and older brother Luke and his younger brother and sister, Joe and Millie.
"It just came so out of the blue and rocked everyone, for someone that was so traditionally fit and healthy it was difficult to take and very overwhelming. It just felt unfair," said lifelong best friend Jack Purcell.
Jack Dawson decided to pursue academic studies in Swansea University following a game against his then Birmingham Moseley Rugby Club in 2003.
The sports science student would go on to play for Swansea RFC in their first year of regional rugby in 2003, captain the Swansea University team from 2004-2005 and lead them to victory in a 2005 Varsity match alongside teammate and Welsh international Alun Wyn Jones.
Jack would also go on to play for several years under Tredegar RFC whilst living in Newport, where he also became team captain.
"He just really embraced life and travelled a lot, he knew people from all over the world after living in Australia for several years before returning to South Wales with Alice," added Mr Purcell.
"The overwhelming thing for me is I've had people contact me from Australia, Canada, America and Hong Kong talking about the impact he had on them and wanting to help out. He's left a lasting impression on people."
Mr Purcell's partner is also a childhood friend of Alice.
"He was an incredible dad, he was relentless on the rugby field and so competitive but off the field he was such a gentle bloke and it really reflected in his kids and how he looked after them. He always wanted to take the kids outdoors and would take any opportunity to do so, he was a really special bloke."
Discussions are underway to remember his name in future Varsity matches with hopes of renaming the man of the match award in his honour.
A minute's silence was also held at a recent league fixture between Swansea and Cardiff University in his memory.
Tributes have poured in from far and wide to Jack.
Stephen Mellalieu is a former lecturer at Swansea University.
Nigel Way was the head coach of Tredegar RFC and signed Jack as a player previously.
Jack's funeral will take place on Thursday, February 10, in his home town of Shropshire.
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