Local doctor's daughter, 12-year-old Anna Griffin, returned home last Saturday after a successful operation on her knee following the discovery of the cancer.
Her GP father Dr Steve Griffin and mother Elizabeth, a pharmacist, concerned after their daughter hurt her knee playing netball, had it x-rayed and the condition was uncovered.
That was six months ago and in that time up to her operation last week, Anna has had regular chemotherapy while her friends, fellow pupils at St Cecilia's RC Technology College, team mates plus coach Josie May in Chipping Chicks' girls soccer squad, youngsters at three other schools, staff at her dad's practice in Berry Lane and other individuals have raised well over £1,000 towards the Bone Cancer Research Trust.
Anna is now at home after the operation at Birmingham Royal Orthopaedic Hospital, and must now face five months more chemotherapy.
"She is glad to be back at home and we thank her friends and everyone we know for all their support and for everything they are doing to help," Dr Griffin said this week.
He is himself planning to cycle the Lands End to John o' Groats run next year, to continue the fundraising with his GP friend and colleague, Dr Cameron Wilson.
Anna's classmates turned out as fundraisers in wigs and hats on the day of the Queen's visit to Longridge, lobbying the crowds for their friend. Her tutor, Caroline Hinitt, said at the time: "Anna is a lovely girl and her friends wanted to do something for her. She is the second pupil from this school to suffer cancer, so it is close to our hearts."
Then four staff members from Berry Lane Medical Centre - Helen Stammers, Helen Barton, Rachel Park and Debbie Quick - completed the Preston Race for Life and, with a donation bucket also at the clinic, have so far raised more than £230 towards the trust.
Also in the Blackpool-based part of the race were 17 of Anna's Chipping Chicks team mates, who caused quite a stir in their JD Cliff Insurance strip and were interviewed by the town's Radio Wave.
Proud manager Paul Eland and coaches thanked all who took part, congratulating Emma who came in eighth in 20 minutes, Hannah in 23 minutes and then Charlie who was twelfth.
First adult over the line was Diane Hobro in 25 minutes and at her recent 40th birthday party, coach Josie May was given donations instead of presents and raised a massive £400.
At Longridge CE School, headteacher Michael Collins agreed to close the tuck shop for two days and sell cakes baked by Julie Holden to boost the sponsorship of her daughters - Eleanore and Olivia - who were both in the Race for Life. The sale raised £120 and Julie thanked the school, parents and pupils for their support.
Longridge High School's head, Alan Lewis, allowed pupils Sarah and Julie Taylor to sell cakes in school, and they thanked staff and pupils for helping them raise £140.
St Wilfrids RC Primary School took part in a children's 'Marathon Challenge' which involved collecting 26 items and getting sponsorship. Head John McHugh was overwhelmed with the result of £1,145.91 and thanked all parents and pupils for their support.
The school then sent £572.95 to Children with Leukaemia and £572.90 went to the Bone Cancer Research Trust.