A 12-year-old boy - who is now in remission and recovering from cancer - has started a GoFundMe page with his family, to raise money for the hospitals that saved his life.

Ollie Eaves was diagnosed with cancer on May 2 this year (2022).

Following six months of treatment at Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH), University College Hospital (UCLH) and Watford General, Ollie has finally rang the bell to signal that his cancer is in remission.

Ollie's mother, Lisa Eaves, said: "Throughout the whole process - he had a collapsed lung at the beginning - he didn't complain about that at all, he just got on with it.

Watford Observer: Ollie, prior to his diagnosis.Ollie, prior to his diagnosis. (Image: Lisa Eaves)

"As well as his physical strength with the challenges that cancer presents, mentally he was amazingly strong."

Ollie's GoFundMe page will provide medical equipment, and Christmas presents for children, at the hospitals where he was treated.

Money that has been donated will also be given to charities that supported Ollie, throughout his treatment.

His father, Martin Eaves, added: "We've got private health care, but there's nothing they could have done any better.

Watford Observer: Ollie decided to shave his head before his hair fell out.Ollie decided to shave his head before his hair fell out. (Image: Lisa Eaves)

"Watford General was amazing! They broke the news to us, and they acted so quickly.

"They are so specialist, in terms of looking after the child and the parents.

"Everyone was asking 'Is there anything you need?'.

"It's all the practicalities of staying in hospital."

Ollie's family confirmed he has been recovering well and is in good spirits.

Watford Observer: Ollie ringing the bell to signal that his cancer is in remission.Ollie ringing the bell to signal that his cancer is in remission. (Image: Lisa Eaves)

A particular thanks was given to Ollie's friends, two of whom shaved their heads in solidarity with the 12-year-old.

Lisa continued: "He's obviously going to be monitored over the coming months and years.

"He still needs another procedure, so he is still 'under the hospital' so to speak."

On a final comment about the hospitals which looked after Ollie, Martin added: "They've all been amazing, you couldn't get any better care."