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Kai Heslop

Kai Heslop and girlfriend Nicole Hughes following the surgery. Photo by Steven Lomas.

South Shields man, 20, continues fundraising for a specialised prosthetic leg Sophie Brownson

Sunderland's Northern Spire Bridge and Penshaw Monument were lit up yellow in honour of South Shields teen Kai Heslop. Images by Steven Lomas.

Iconic landmarks glow in honour of young South Shields man's courage Sophie Brownson

Kai Heslop at home with girlfriend Nicole Hughes following the surgery. Photo by Steven Lomas.

Newcastle United fan who had leg amputated on 20th birthday stuns with progress Sophie Brownson

A giant message in the sand to support Kai, who is having his leg amputated as he battles cancer

Giant message in the sand for cancer-battling teenager ahead of leg amputation Sophie Brownson

A giant message in the sand to support Kai, who is having his leg amputated as he battles cancer

Giant message in the sand for cancer-battling teenager Sophie Brownson

Newcastle United captain Jamaal Lascelles has reached out to South Shields teenager Kai Heslop who is batting bone cancer.

Jamaal Lascelles sends touching letter to teenage fan facing leg amputation Sophie Brownson