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The devastated parents of an 18-year-old lad who tragically passed away are honouring his memory. ‌

Rhys Russell was 15 when a chance find resulted in him being diagnosed with melanoma skin cancer on his scalp. It ranks as the fifth most prevalent form of cancer and causes approximately 2,300 deaths across the UK annually. ‌

Rhys' stepfather, Oli Russell, and his mother, Lauren, spoke exclusively with the Mirror in May to share the positive influence footballer Jack Grealish had on their son during his illness. They also spoke about how their lad's curly locks made it nearly impossible to detect something was wrong. ‌

And in an update, Oli, a student nurse, has now revealed his application to run the London Marathon for next year has been approved.

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