My Olympics-bound son was 18 when he was taken by a cruel disease David Hood was diagnosed at the age of 16 (Image: Sarah Washbourn) Sign up to the Hull Live newsletter for daily updates and breaking newsInvalid EmailSomething went wrong, please try again later. Sign up here! We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time.More info Thank you for subscribingWe have more newslettersShow meSee ourprivacy notice A Beverley mother who lost her son aged just 18 to bone cancer is hoping to raise awareness and funds after learning about the current battle of another young person with the disease.