In July 2013 Lily Hester, sister of Oliver, a Year 10 St Bernard’s student, was diagnosed with an extremely rare liver cancer.

Lily endured over 6 months of chemotherapy, 6 operations and radiation amongst other tests, scans and many, many hospital visits.

In January 2014, Lily did go into remission, however after another scan in March 2014 Lily’s family was told the most devastating news of their lives – Lily was terminally ill.

Lily fought hard, was brave and an inspiration. Lily, so sadly passed away on the 11th of August 2014. The Foundation was established to honour Lily. The hope of the Foundation will be to find a cure for childhood cancer.

This last week the students of St Bernard's College have been riding 5 stationary bikes in support of the Live for Lily bike ride. The students have raised much needed funds over the last week, and we are proud of all their efforts.

We wish Oliver Hester (Year 10) all the best of luck on his 1000km bike ride over the holiday period. His strength and determination are what every SBC student should strive to have.