Jake Peach: 12 Year-Old Boy Raises Millions for Young Cancer Patients | Pride of Britain 2009

After a month in a coma and having to learn to walk again, 12-year-old Jake Peach is determined to help other young cancer patients. Jake was diagnosed with leukaemia onMothers’ Day in 2008. His first dose of chemotherapy sent his temperature soaring to 40 degrees and he started coughing up blood. Doctors put him into a coma on a ventilator in intensive care. When Jake woke up a month later he couldn’t move. He could only communicate by blinking. It was a fortnight before he could speak and nine weeks before he learned to walk again. While still bedridden, Jake, of South end, Essex, made a video diary of his treatment, which is now used by Great Ormond Street Hospital to guide other young cancer patients. Jake, who is now in remission, has spoken about his experience at hospital fundraising dinners where he has so far raised £130,000. He also helped GOSH win £500,000 sponsorship with Arsenal FC. “It’s all about PMA – positive mental attitude,” says Jake. His mother, Karen, agrees: “Positive thinking is what got us all through. Now Jake is determined to do anything he canto raise money for GOSH.” Gosh senior fundraising executive Lindsey Burke says: “Jake is a real inspiration to us all, and he has made an invaluable contribution to many of GOSH’s fundraising events.” Subscribe to our YouTube channel:    / @prideofbritainawards   Follow us on X: https://x.com/PrideOfBritain Like us on Facebook:   / prideofbritain   Follow us on Instagram:   / prideofbritain   Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@prideofbritai... For more content go to: https://www.prideofbritain.com/ #prideofbritain #prideofbritainawards