In 2012 22-year-old Mitch Mackay was diagnosed with Ewing Sarcoma, a rare cancer within the bones and soft tissue around the bones. At the time of diagnosis Mitch had a massive 24-centimetre tumour in his pelvis area. On hearing this news Mitch and his family rushed to Sydney and spent a restless night sleeping in the car before attending Royal Prince Alfred Hospital for prognosis and treatment. This began a 22-month battle with this life-threatening cancer for Mitch, and a time of great stress and emotion for his family and friends.

Diagnosis of Ewing Sarcoma unfortunately carries a low long-ter