Bermuda’s ambassador for the worldwide fight against child cancer is now one of the faces of the 2026 St Baldrick’s Bermuda campaign, launched for March 13.

The family of Eoghan Homan, whose life was lost to cancer on February 23, 2023 at age 16, said the launch had brought them some solace in the build-up to a painful occasion.

Colm Homan, Eoghan’s father, said: “Having the support of the community has been great for us. It’s always a difficult time of the year coming up to the anniversary. The anniversary almost coinciding with the launch really gives us the impetus to get the reminders out to people.”

March 13 will mark the signature head-shaving to raise funds for the St Baldrick’s cause. Mr Homan said the family had been talking with schools to hold a children’s event around the same time.

The Homans are also holding discussions with the cancer charity Pals as well as the Bermuda Cancer and Health Institute, to make themselves available to other families undergoing the often lonely journey of navigating childhood cancer.

Eoghan was 15 when he had the rare disease of Ewing sarcoma diagnosed. St Baldrick’s, which chose Eoghan as one of its five global ambassadors, highlighted his courage and dedication throughout intensive treatment at Boston Children’s Hospital.

“He was so determined,” the charity quoted Niamh, his mother.

The Homans raise awareness as well as funds to fight cancer — but the family also seeks to bring comfort to others.

Mr Homan said: “Very few people who haven’t had that experience can really understand and relate.

“It’s good for us to be available for anyone going through it, to be a shoulder to cry on or a listening ear. You can ask questions — or just be listened to.”

With Eoghan’s sister Aisling at home, the Homans are looking to take part this Sunday in an annual family traditions — the Pals walk.

Meanwhile, the St Baldrick’s global movement is trained on its mission to fund research and cure paediatric cancers.

A fundraiser in Eoghan’s name is active now on the Foundation’s website, while Aisling and her father have a separate campaign, also bearing his name, specifically for Boston Children’s Hospital, which has raised $45,000.

The latter campaign specifically targets Ewing’s sarcoma as well as neuroblastomas.

“It’s very meaningful,” Mr Homan said. “We know it’s going to lead to good work being done.”