Billinge family to ride from Alder Hey to Blackpool after cancer shock

After 14-year-old Alfie Moxon started losing weight while still going through a growth spurt, his concerned parents went through a "back and forth" process of trying to figure out the source of the issue.

Following several doctors appointments, the family's worst nightmare came true as Alfie, who has autism, was diagnosed with stage two Hodgkin lymphoma in August, which is an uncommon type of cancer that develops in the lymphatic system.

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Alfie had his long hair cut by the Men's Room free of charge in Billinge (Image: Denise Moxon) Alfie's dad Peter, an electrician from Billinge, said: "We went through the whole rigmarole of trying to figure out what was the problem, but we never thought at 14 it would be cancer.

"It was a complete bombshell when we heard the diagnosis and it has turned our world upside down.

"It's already been a life changing battle for Alfie but he has been a superstar.

"It's inspirational, he is still keeping a smile on his face and it has actually helped to go to his appointments at Alder Hey, as it has opened his eyes to see all the young people that get diagnosed with cancer."

Alfie's mum Denise also shaved her head in support of her son and his journey (Image: Denise Moxon) After Alfie decided to cut his long hair short before it fell out during his chemotherapy treatment, his mum Denise also shaved her head in solidarity with him, and raised £1000 for teenage cancer in the process.

Inspired by this, dad Peter also wanted to do something out of the ordinary to support his son and raise awareness of teenage cancer.

With Alfie and the family taking many trips to Blackpool Illuminations over the years, Peter and a couple of family and friends are planning to cycle from Alder Hey Children's Hospital to the Blackpool Tower on Saturday, October 26.

Alfie's former nursery, Crank Day Nursery, where his auntie works, will host a special family-fun day to raise funds for the family on Saturday, November 2.

With the fundraisers set up to support Alder Hey and the Moxon family through this difficult time, donations to show your support can be made here. More information about Hodgkin's lymphoma can be found here.