Jak Trueman

***cameronw-hfc*** · 29-01-2015 10:24 PM

Sorry if this isn't okay, if not just delete this thread. However I'm looking to organise a 15th minute round of applause for Jak.

If you don't know, Jak has a rare form of cancer which he recently found out was terminal. He has had hibs, hearts and rangers players along with others visit him. He has a page to follow if your interested on Facebook, it's called Jak's Journey.

A reply to this just saying if you're up for it would be great. It's the little things that count.

Thanks guys.

***Gerard*** · 29-01-2015 10:29 PM

Good luck to him

***Sylar*** · 29-01-2015 10:36 PM

Was having a look at the Just Giving page that's been set up in his name, which targeted £15k funds toward Leukaemia/Lymphoma Research and they've raised £26.3k!

I think he's a Rangers fan and will be at Parkhead cheering his team on on Sunday but he's an avid football fan and a very courageous young man, touched by a fairly awful story. Having lost a very close friend to cancer who was just a wee bit older than Jak is now, his plight is definitely on my mind.

Having said that, I think you'll struggle to arrange any mass response (though it's commendable that you're trying). A combination of people not knowing his story, people not being organised at such short notice, a vast number of Hibs fans who don't post on here/won't have a clue what's going on and I dare say a few who would find the idea 'unsuitable' for a Hibs game.

***cameronw-hfc*** · 29-01-2015 10:42 PM

Jak isn't well enough to go to the game at the weekend. However I've been friends with him for a while and know it would touch his heart if we were to get something going. Going to be at the gates spreading word. And Rangers fan or not, it's about showing respect to a terminally ill teen. Hope something can be done. Thanks for any support about the applause

***Jay*** · 29-01-2015 10:56 PM

I've been following Jaks story for a while Cameron, I was reading tonight that he's not been great today. The support people like yourself have given him has been phenomenal. I've been moved to tears on a few occasions over the last few months, it's affecting a whole community but in a positive way if that's even possible at such a difficult time, we are all coming together, along with the school to show our support for this amazing boy and his family.
I'd hate you to feel let down by hibs fans, maybe it will work but I have my doubts, we also have Dougie Crombes silence on Saturday.
I contacted some friends of mine who were Rangers fans and got them to share the post for Sunday and tweet about it etc. I think we'd be better encouraging a huge response from the old firm game.

***Jay*** · 29-01-2015 11:32 PM

Why don't you post a link to Jaks story and his justgiving page? Hibs fans are notoriously generous at times like this. I'm sure as soon as some read his story and they'll see what a courageous and wonderful young man he is and donate.

**21.05.2016** · 30-01-2015 08:21 AM

A thing going round on facebook trying to organise an applause and the chant "One Jac Trueman!" on the 20th minute at hampden on sunday. Celtic have shared it on theirs fans page so hopefully it can be done for him.

Terrible for the guy, all the best to him.

***O'Rourke3*** · 30-01-2015 09:02 AM

Folks here is the link. Jaks illness is so rare the medical staff were seeking help from the rest of the world. He's a great lad and the way his friends and the community came together is immense. They've organised at match at almond vale for next Sunday. His teachers versus his team Mid Calder Colts

Hello
You can help AM Barr raise money for this great cause by donating directly to their fundraising page - http://www.justgiving.com/AM-Barr.
JustGiving sends your donation straight to Leukaemia

Sent from my brain

***Sylar*** · 30-01-2015 11:29 AM

Originally Posted by cameronw-hfc

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Jak isn't well enough to go to the game at the weekend. However I've been friends with him for a while and know it would touch his heart if we were to get something going. Going to be at the gates spreading word. And Rangers fan or not, it's about showing respect to a terminally ill teen. Hope something can be done. Thanks for any support about the applause

Oh, I wasn't suggesting for a second that nothing should be done on account of him being a Rangers fan Cameron, far from it!

As I said, commendable for you trying and best of luck getting something going

**Bad Martini** · 30-01-2015 11:38 AM

Send it to the club mate. Get them to help you out. All decent people rise above fitba when cancer and other horrible diseases are concerned.

Good luck with it.

**EastCalderHibby** · 30-01-2015 06:43 PM

Originally Posted by cameronw-hfc

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Sorry if this isn't okay, if not just delete this thread. However I'm looking to organise a 15th minute round of applause for Jak.

If you don't know, Jak has a rare form of cancer which he recently found out was terminal. He has had hibs, hearts and rangers players along with others visit him. He has a page to follow if your interested on Facebook, it's called Jak's Journey.

A reply to this just saying if you're up for it would be great. It's the little things that count.

Thanks guys.

Great idea mate I know jak personally, and my daughter is in his year and knows him too
she is going to the prom tomorrow night for jak .I am taxi for her +3 .
We are all going to the match next sunday v the teachers / x pros
cant make the hibs game but good luck with the chant maybe somebody from s43 can help as they start all the singing

**Thecat23** · 31-01-2015 07:07 AM

Originally Posted by cameronw-hfc

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Jak isn't well enough to go to the game at the weekend. However I've been friends with him for a while and know it would touch his heart if we were to get something going. Going to be at the gates spreading word. And Rangers fan or not, it's about showing respect to a terminally ill teen. Hope something can be done. Thanks for any support about the applause

Do you know his address mate? I told Kenny about him and he's signed a pair of boots for Jak. I'll be picking them up tomorrow! So would like to get them to him soon as possible. Drop me a PM if you have it please.

Cheers.

***JimBHibees*** · 31-01-2015 07:23 AM

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Do you know his address mate? I told Kenny about him and he's signed a pair of boots for Jak. I'll be picking them up tomorrow! So would like to get them to him soon as possible. Drop me a PM if you have it please.

Cheers.

He has a Facebook support page you will probably be able to contact someone on that to get address.

**Thecat23** · 31-01-2015 07:38 AM

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He has a Facebook support page you will probably be able to contact someone on that to get address.

Cheers 👍

***Allant1981*** · 31-01-2015 08:37 AM

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Do you know his address mate? I told Kenny about him and he's signed a pair of boots for Jak. I'll be picking them up tomorrow! So would like to get them to him soon as possible. Drop me a PM if you have it please.

Cheers.

Probably doesnt seem like a big deal to most folk but i bet wee things like this make that wee fella very happy

**Thecat23** · 31-01-2015 11:24 AM

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Probably doesnt seem like a big deal to most folk but i bet wee things like this make that wee fella very happy

That's exactly what I'm hoping for. Even to cheer him up a little!

***Billy Whizz*** · 31-01-2015 11:28 AM

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That's exactly what I'm hoping for. Even to cheer him up a little!

Well done Thecat23

**EdinMike** · 31-01-2015 11:36 AM

According to the rags this morning both Celtic and Rangers are planning a sing/cheer/applause for the laddie at tomorrows game.

Hope it happens.

***Aldo*** · 02-02-2015 03:56 PM

If bumped this back to top of page as just heard the young lad passed away earlier this afternoon.

RIP Jak

***JimBHibees*** · 02-02-2015 04:00 PM

Just copied this from his support page. https://www.facebook.com/pages/Jak-T...62672093880712

"It is with great sadness to let you all know that Jak passed away today - please send your thoughts to Allison Aimee & Hannah and Jaks family xx"

Absolutely heartbreaking. Life can be so cruel. RIP Jak a very brave and inspirational young man.

***Billy Whizz*** · 02-02-2015 04:02 PM

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If bumped this back to top of page as just heard the young lad passed away earlier this afternoon.

RIP Jak

God that's terrible news

**WillowbraeHibby** · 02-02-2015 04:05 PM

Very sad news. Rest in Peace Jak, and sincere condolences to his family and friends at this sad time.

**oconnors_strip** · 02-02-2015 04:05 PM

Such sad news.

Maybe the signed boots can be auctioned and money raised towards his charity/fundraising if thecat123 hasn't already had this idea

**Bronson** · 02-02-2015 04:07 PM

Jeezo, it was just on Saturday he had his specially arranged school prom at livi stadium.

What a fighter, RIP young man.

***Jay*** · 02-02-2015 04:08 PM

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Such sad news.

Maybe the signed boots can be auctioned and money raised towards his charity/fundraising if thecat123 hasn't already had this idea

Jaks mum received the boots and a strip around mid afternoon today. I don't know if Jak was aware but I'm sure she'll do something with them.

**oconnors_strip** · 02-02-2015 04:09 PM

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Jaks mum received the boots and a strip around mid afternoon today. I don't know if Jak was aware but I'm sure she'll do something with them.

That's good to hear. I'm sure jak knew in some way he has got them

**BH Hibs** · 02-02-2015 04:11 PM

RIP Jak

***tamig*** · 02-02-2015 04:12 PM

Very sad to see this news. Was just reading about the prom that his school had arranged for him which took place at the weekend. Jak attended for a short while. At least his mates all had a chance to say goodbye. Deepest condolences to the family and all those closest to him.