Arsenal has a long-standing relationship with the Willow Foundation, which organises special days out for seriously ill young people. David Williams, 37, from Welwyn Garden City, recalls a memorable trip to Emirates Stadium at the end of last season
“I’ve had lots of ups and downs in life and some dark times as a child and young adult, but being diagnosed with terminal cancer has given me a clarity that puts everything into perspective.
“I’d been ill for several months and at the beginning of this year I was admitted to hospital. Two days later I was having a brain biopsy to remove a cystic brain tumour.