In Their Name Robbie and Iain Stuart
Robbie was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia in 2007. During his illness he always thought he could beat it and showed great determination and bravery. He was an inspiration to all who knew him whether at work or on the rugby pitch. He loved turning out for Old Bristolians and immersed himself in the club where he was most respected. He also was well known at Bristol Rugby where he was mascot as Brizzley Bear and renown for his dance moves.
During his illness he started fundraising for Clic Sargent-now known as Young Lives V Cancer. The first event was a very successful dodgeball tournament. Not long after he died in November 2008. It was a great shock that this strong fun-loving and fit man was not with us. In his memory his mates started fundraising organising matches, auctions and taking on many challenges as a tribute to Robbie. This is still going on today some 16 years later.
Iain , Robbie’s elder brother was a rock during his illness They were very close sharing a flat in Westbury on Trym and they were both affected at seeing young kids going through cancer treatment. Iain organised a gruelling bike ride from Geneva to Nice.
Iain was ultra fit, a very good 800m runner, a rower , a triathlete and cyclist. He loved outdoors and touched everyone he met whether in competition, socially or work.
Unbelievably he was diagnosed with non-treatable Renal cancer in 2020.Although he had limited time he made the most of it and if you did not know you would have thought he was a fit cheerful man. He never complained at the hand he had been dealt. He travelled and took up new challenges when his body let him down. He fished, painted, and laughed. Always kept his sense of humour.
Iain always supported Young Lives V Cancer and decided to leave a legacy to Clic on his death as a tribute to his brother.
Sadly he died in April 2024.
Both our boys were very special and we are not only proud of them as human beings but proud to be called their parents.