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Meet 15 year old Gareth Parr from Hull, who, between some pretty impressive Baritone playing, explains how he has recently had a brain tumour removed followed by chemo, after a series of headaches. We get an insight of what it is like in the early stages of diagnosis as Gareth has to cope with side effects such as hair loss, however this doesn’t stop him from playing his pride and joy! We get a tour round the children’s waiting room as Gareth waits for radiotherapy, where he shows us all the mod cons of the day room- the comfy, bright orange sofa being a personal favourite!
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Inspirational Gareth, well done.
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loved the playing congratulations on getting your place at Wyke we know you will blow them away. love Barrie Julie Aaron & Luke x
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Brilliant progress Gareth, Well Done! Keep up the good work. Enjoyed the baritone playing, so did our Jonathan (aged 15).
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Hi Gareth Denise
Thanks for the film and taking the time to talk. -
Enjoyed watching your film Gareth, your trombone playing is fantastic and we all think you are unbelievably brave. Lots of love and best wishes Jill Jimmy Jessica Harry and Isobel xxx
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Hi all, thanks for taking the time to watch my video, i’d just like to say this, ‘ if you are a patient, a mum or a dad watching my video- be and stay strong. There is light at the end of the tunnel although it may seem miles and miles away!
Gareth
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Gareth, havent seen you in ages! This kid went to my primary and high school and i’l always remember him playing his instruments in assembles!haha. Hope your getting through it. Looking forward to seeing you at PROM! Which is only 9days away! Yes, im couting. Stay strong kid!
And keep in touch,
Yazz x -
Just watched your dvd for the first time in ages Gareth. You remain our inspiration. Dad x
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Hi babes one year tomorrow and we still think of you every single day,we are going to visit your tree tomorrow babes. Stay close xx
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Father’s Day and the pain inside gets no better. Those of us that remain are in a small exclusive Club that no-one wants to be part of – remembering our own inspirational son, or daughter – and certainly in your case Gareth, what an inspiration! Dad xxx
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You describe that pain so well..only a parent can feel that everlasting pain.
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Yesterday, on your 18th Birthday we re-traced our steps around Whitby of July 27th,2008, your 16th, on our Candlelighters holiday at Primrose Valley. We know you were with us all the way. Dad, Mam and Ian xxx
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Well, December 28th 2010 and the lull before New Year’s Eve. We made Christmas a brill time for Ian, but the pain gets no better without you Gareth, just a good job we know you’re watching over us. Love Dad, Mam and Ian xxx
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Hey Garath, just watched your film, it’s really good! I like the way the mood shifts from a funny and light hearted start to a more challenging but uplifting ending, well done!
Nice bit of brass too, always does the trick.
Take it easy, Tom