TeamAlfie - Alfie’s cancer journey

27/08/2026

💙💙Long, emotional read💙💙
Better late than never with Alfie's traditional day one school photo - our handsome S5.
It is coming up to a year since Alfie was officially last at school, he had been suffering from on/off periods of sickness and ad hoc headaches and we were convinced it was his tummy brought on by anxiety and stress about upcoming prelims. It made sense as at his age I had ended up in hospital with IBS and thought it was a family trait.
We couldn't have been further from the truth as on Monday the 27th October 2025, we encouraged him to go into school, as his friends and other pupils were returning after the October holidays and felt he wouldn't feel so out of the loop, after being off school for a few weeks!
He spoke to his guidance teacher, as she knew we believed he was struggling to deal with the forth coming prelims and then went to his first class where he was sick in a bin and Ross was called to collect him as the school felt he was disorientated on top of the sickness. On phoning me I was determined I was taking him back to the doctors as our instincts as his parents, felt we needed answers to what was going on
He was assessed at the victoria hospital and we found Alfie's land angel in the form of an older lady nurse, consultant, I can't remember her exact position but we do know now that she saved Alfie's life, as she went down a completely different path of it being anxiety and his stomach and instead spoke about the right hand side of his face, his speech and his balance and it was her who instructed a CT Scan, where they found the mass on his brain which was a 5cm tumour. He was blue lighted to Edinburgh sick kids and we went on and still are on a rollercoaster through brain cancer and all that it involves through treatment.
We are now within touching distance of the end of Alfie's treatment and he felt in a good place to want to get back to school. The whole school situation has been massive to Alfie because he liked school and was so looking forward and up for S4 but cancer stole that from him but he's back where he wants to be with who he wants to see more regularly and ready to shine, like we know you will🌟
If I was writing on paper it would be soaking by now but it is happy tears to have picked him up today after doing a couple of periods at school and to see him so happy and feeling he could have done more today but in true Alfie form he is not going to let cancer take away anymore school days from him.
Alfie you are absolutely amazing and me and your Dad find it hard to find the right words to let you know how very proud of you, we are and how much we love and respect your courage, strength and positivity to get through this and we know in our hearts that you are going to be, one resilient young man xx 💙🩶🎗️🫶

05/08/2026

Another amazing young man, Archie Goodburn, as amazing, strong and positive as our Alfie but the sad difference between them is that Alfie’s Brain cancer isn’t defined as rare, like Archie’s and is not life limiting as Alfie’s Medulloblastoma is treatable & curable but what is the same is the lack of government funding into research, cures and kinder treatments for children’s cancer that allows them to have radiotherapy and chemotherapy that isn’t meant to treat adults. I also found out that only 2% of government funding is used for kids cancer research much less than is given to breast cancer and prostate cancer. This is extremely disappointing and so sad when you think that children fighting cancer are the next generation and should be fully supported by the government to be able to live their lives cancer free.
I was advised by a friend, who is a nurse that it comes down to trending and which famous people that are going through these cancers that campaign for more support that get it. Archie’s very emotional interview on BBC has now reached Andy Burnam and let’s hope and push for a government turnaround on funding for Kids Cancer along with Rare brain cancers which I know that a lot of kids are also fighting. Please, if you can let’s get together and force and shame this government into making more funding availableMore here:

The 25-year-old athlete became teary over his urgent plea

03/08/2026

Hey everyone! I’m back again with good news and some even better memories. To start, I am through the majority of treatment for Cycle 6 of Chemotherapy! It has been a long and gruelling journey but I’m beginning to see the light at the end of the tunnel, it’s been hard, stressful and tiring but we are now nearly there and are now filled with so much optimism to have this treatment finished.

Yesterday was my final celebration for my birthday. If you know me, I love to drag out my birthday celebrations with Centre Parcs still to come at the end of September. Yesterday was brilliant, I took 5 of my friends to Deer Park in Livingston where we enjoyed 2 games of Bowling, Some food and cake, An hour of Interactive darts and to finish off, A few games of pool. I was truly spoiled in receiving gifts & cards from them and their families.

I want to take this time to thank you all for the donations to my 16th birthday fund for Centre Parcs. It is now booked along with some extras and the only thing left to do is to book some of my favourite restaurants nearer the time. On my return, I have something really nice happening and will divulge more within the next few weeks. It is happening on the Saturday the 26th of September.

Thanks everybody from a very happy 16 year old who has been truly spoiled in more ways than one and has made up for not celebrating my 16th in Bilund, Denmark (On hold until my 17th)

Alfie x - TeamAlfie 💙🩶🎊

23/07/2026

Hello everyone! I’m just coming on here to say thank you for everything that you have gifted for my birthday, whether it was a card, a present or money. It means so much to me that you have done this. This has been a birthday to remember and it has shown me how many people love and care for me.

When I got the diagnosis and had to start treatment down south last year, Some of those days I just felt so isolated from my community but thanks to all of you and to everyone else. I don’t feel so alone now. I know I’ve got people looking out for me that I couldn’t even see so thank you. Thank you for all your kinds word in the cards and to all the presents I got and to the money from you that will give me a truly magical experience at centre parcs.

Thank you,
Alfie 💙 🩶

22/07/2026

22nd of July 2010 at 10.10am you arrived and stole me and your Dad’s heart and we didn’t think we could love you anymore than we did that day 💙
We have made so many memories over the last 16 years but our hearts were truly broken after being given the most devastating news any parents can hear that their beautiful, only child has Cancer 😔
But today our hearts are bursting with love for you and our love for you is so strong and we now have an army of local and not so local people who also love you, as you make that easy to do Alfie because you are so personable, loving, funny but most of all amazingly brave, strong and positive after what you have went through in the last 9 months.
Today we celebrate you Alfie and look forward to making so many more memories together and we know you are loved, cared for and thought highly off by so many people.
Happy 16th Birthday Alfie from your very, very proud Mum & Dad xx 🎂🎁💙🎉
We hope you enjoy all your celebrations and know you will make this birthday last for weeks 😁😍

21/07/2026

Alfie is going to be one very happy and excited 16 year old, when he gets up to this tomorrow🎉🎁🎈🎈🫶

10/07/2026

Hello everyone! It’s me again with some good news, that’s me officially finished cycle 5 out of 8!! It’s insane to me that I’m already so close to 3/4 through chemo. When this journey first started, me and my parents expected for a long, gruelling and hard 9 months of chemotherapy. So far, it’s feels like it’s been the opposite thanks to all your support. Your messages have brought us joy and has made us quite emotional with your kind words.

This page has helped us in so many ways during this tough time and has lifted a big weight off our shoulders. I especially want to thank everyone that has been sending out cards, presents and money to us. We really appreciate your support and I truly believe that this will be a birthday to never forget! All of us are so thankful for your continued support and kindness,
Thank you again,
The Good Family 💙🩶🎁

03/07/2026

7 days today, this amazing boy will turn 16 and he is currently smashing everything Cancer has chucked at him!
We want too, with your help, make his 16th birthday amazing, just like him. We are so proud of Alfie and just want to show him how much he is thought of and supported on his cancer journey and all we ask for him is a birthday card, small gift of his Amazon wishlist or a small donation towards his birthday treat at Center Parcs, Whinfell Forest.
We understand that times are hard the now for everyone but the smallest token gifted for Alfie celebrating his 16th would be very appreciated and even a share of this post would help us reach out to people who might like to help! Ross & I are very appreciative of the cards, gifts & donations we have already received, thank you xx♥️💙🫶🎂🎁
Roll on next Wednesday 💙🎂🎁🎉
**Please help, if you can!**

It’s Alfie‘s 16th birthday in a few weeks time on Wednesday, the 22nd of July 2026

We should have been going to Billund, Denmark, the birthplace of Lego to make great memories for his 16th birthday but chemotherapy has put that on hold until probably his 17th birthday and when he is able to fly and is in remission from cancer. Alfie has requested to go to Center Parcs, Whinfell to celebrate his birthday and hopefully we are looking at going at the end of September when it’s quieter and he is on a break from chemotherapy. He won’t be able to go swimming as him having a Hickman Line (will only come out after chemotherapy is finished) means he can’t go in the pool but he still wants to go to centre Parcs, as he loves it there.

Why am I saying all this is because we are asked all the time how you can help us or you are struggling to know how to help us so we feel this would be a great opportunity for you to help us by making Alfie 16’s birthday as special as he is and we would love you to show him how much he is thought of, loved and cared for and to let him know how positive and brave he is going through this horrific and scary cancer journey.

Thankfully it looks like he won’t be in hospital on his 16th birthday and will be able to celebrate at home and go out for a birthday meal of his choosing but he still has to decide on as chemotherapy has killed off his taste buds and his appetite is non existent at times which has left him not enjoying food the same as he used too and Alfie has always loved food and especially eating out!

If you are able to help us celebrate Alfie’s 16th birthday at home by sending a card (read to the end for address) the more the merrier and let’s see how far away we can reach with this request. Alfie also loves presents and has so many things that he likes golf, Lego cars (toys) and gaming and has put a small Amazon wish list together for anyone who would like to give him a present for his birthday. We have also set up a go fund me for his 16th birthday which we hope will be able to cover the activities at Center Parcs as there is a few he wants to do instead of being at the swimming pool and there is also a few food outlets he likes eating at.

We ask this knowing of the rise in the cost of living that we are all experiencing but would be very appreciative of anything to go towards making Alfie‘s 16th birthday the most memorable birthday ever and the one we had hoped to give him in Billund.

Please only consider helping if you can and even a share of this post would mean the world to us and help spread the word on what we are looking to achieve for Alfie’s 16th Birthday.

Lets come together and give Alfie the most amazing and memorable 16th birthday ever and one he truly deserves whilst continuing to fight brain cancer and all the harsh treatments he is having to continue to have.

Love Team Alfie
Address – Master Alfie Good
3 Carlin Craig
Kinghorn
Fife, Scotland
KY3 9RX

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**Please help, if you can!** It’s Alfie‘s 16th birthday in a few weeks time on Wednes… Alana Good needs your support for Alfie’s Awesome 16th Birthday Fund

29/06/2026

Hello everybody! I just wanted to put a post up to show everyone where I’ve been the past week or so, I was away in a lovely respite lodge in Aviemore! It was great and it was a definitely a much needed break from everything. We arrived on Monday to this lovely lodge from Abbie’s sparkle at Dalraddy holiday park. It had everything we needed and more. The highlight was on the Wednesday when we went to Strathspey Heritage Railway where we had an afternoon tea in vintage LMS coaches being pulled by a steam train! It was also the filming location for all the train scenes in The Traitors.

Everything was magical, from the food to the sights to just being on a steam train through the Cairngorms National Park! It was a great experience with everything we got to see (and eat) it was something I would recommend to anybody, Aviemore was very special as we had a very laidback break and weren’t pushing ourselves.

All in all, it was a very great trip and has re-energised all of us to keep fighting and for me to push through treatment to get to the next break.

Your support has opened my eyes to how many people care for me and I’m deeply grateful for all of you.

Thank you so much,
Alfie 💙 🩶 🚂

21/06/2026

Happy Father’s Day to my dad! I love you so much and you mean so much to me, you’ve loved me since the day I was born and have been a great emotional support since all this started. He has spent nearly 16 years caring, loving and spoiling me. I could not ask for a better dad. He knows how to make me cry from laughing so hard, always knows how to put a smile on my face and is always someone to talk to.

I love you dad, hope you enjoy the next 16 years.

Alfie