Midlothian boy overcomes rare brain tumour to meet Scotland rugby team

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 14 Nov, 18:13 · Archive

Joey Sharp, five, from Penicuik, will deliver the match ball at Scotland's rugby match against Australia on Sunday after recovering from a rare brain tumour diagnosed when he was 11 days old.

Joey Sharp, five, from Penicuik in Midlothian, was diagnosed with glioblastoma at just 11 days old. The cancer, more commonly found in adults, typically has a prognosis of 12 to 18 months. He presented with rapid weight loss, increased sleepiness and small twitches before his diagnosis.

He underwent three surgeries and nine rounds of chemotherapy, at one point experiencing 30 seizures a day. The treatment left him with cerebral palsy, visual impairments and weakness down his right side. Despite these challenges, he started school this year.

On Sunday, 15 November, Joey will deliver the match ball at Murrayfield for Scotland's rugby international against Australia. He will be joined by Archie Goodburn, a Scottish Commonwealth swimmer and brain tumour research campaigner. Scottish Rugby have arranged for Joey and his mother Sam to meet the Scotland team after the game. His mother, from Penicuik, is a season ticket holder but Joey was previously unable to attend matches because he was too unwell. She said he is 'buzzing' about the day out, which will be his first time at Murrayfield.

How it is being reported

• Midlothian boy, 5, who overcame brain tumour ‘buzzing’ to meet Scotland rugby players as he delivers match ballJoey Sharp, from Penicuik, will deliver Sunday’s match ball alongside swimmer and campaigner Archie GoodburnEdinburgh Evening News · 14 Nov, 12:11
• Midlothian schoolboy 'continues to amaze' family after overcoming rare brain tumourJoey is now set to experience his first Scotland rugby match, after previously being too unwell to go.Edinburgh Live · 14 Nov, 11:22

In this story: Joey Sharp · Archie Goodburn · Sam Sharp · Scotland · Murrayfield · Penicuik · Midlothian · Scottish Rugby

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