Luton youth player ‘overwhelmed’ by support for sister’s cancer treatment
First-team players are auctioning their Carabao Cup shirts to help the family reach its £320,000 target
A Luton Town youth team player says he has been overwhelmed by the support for his family as they raise money for his sister’s life-extending cancer treatment.
Alfie Sharp’s sister Jaimee, 28, has an aggressive and incurable form of brain cancer and needs £320,000 for treatment only available in America.
She is mum to a five-year-old boy, and Alfie says getting the treatment is crucial to giving her more time with her son.
“When I first heard it, it was heartbreaking. But I think I had to have time to sort of think about it and just try and think of the positives that she still is going to get some time,” he said.
Alfie, who plays for Luton Town Under-17s, says the support from everyone at the club has been “unreal”.
“Every single person at the club has been there for me. They've all supported me and my family.”
The Hatters’ first-team players are auctioning their 2026/27 Carabao Cup match shirts to help raise money, with the shirts signed by the players.
Alfie says he was particularly overwhelmed because people have gone beyond simply offering emotional support.
“I expected people to give me emotional support, but I didn't expect people to have to use their money or take time out of their day to help me. And everyone has, so it's really nice.”
Support has also come from Luton Town fans and the wider community, with Alfie saying many people have got behind the family simply because he is part of the club.
“They don't know me personally, but they support me because I'm a part of Luton Town. So all the community... we're all a family.”
For Alfie, the fundraising is about giving Jaimee more time with her young son.
Alfie says he has been told that without treatment, the average life expectancy is around five years, while he believes treatment could potentially give his sister 15 years or more.
“She's got a five-year-old boy and I want her to help him grow up. So, if she can do that, then it'll be unreal.”
A link to the GoFundMe page is here.
A link to the shirt auction is here.