Jon Hilton, a “6ft 5, ex-door man with a heart of gold,” was diagnosed with CNS lymphoma in July 2024. Amidst the crisis, his family found immediate comfort at The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre – Liverpool. Jon quickly bonded with the nurses, who called him “Big Jon,” and he came to see the centre as his “home from home.” The staff went beyond clinical care, supporting his love for music and even bringing him cake on their days off—a personalized kindness that gave his family immense peace of mind.
Despite responding well to treatment, Jon sadly passed away on the afternoon of February 7, 2025. That evening, as his family left the hospital, they were met by hundreds of people participating in the Glow Green Night Walk. The timing felt symbolic and comforting, surrounded by a community built around Clatterbridge.
Now, Jon’s family walks in his honour. They share a powerful message: “Without Clatterbridge, the darkest period of our lives would have been an awful lot darker… Supporting the Glow Green Night Walk is a way to ensure the Clatterbridge is there for more of us when we unexpectedly need it.”
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The Clatterbridge Fairy was specially created by our Charity Patron, internationally acclaimed sculptor, Emma Rodgers.
We asked Emma to share why she's supporting our Fairy Appeal:
"I have been a Patron of Clatterbridge Cancer Charity for 14 years now, as my mum is cared for there. They are incredible with her and getting the 'all clear' was a wonderful moment. They've done more for me than I can ever do for them, so creating the Fairy seems a small thing, really.
And this year I will be dedicating my Fairy to Professor Myint and the Team at Clatterbridge love from Emma, Milly, Annie and family."
