In 2024 former Myton student, Aaliyah Godfrey lost her battle with Ewing’s Sarcoma, she was 20 years old. Aaliyah was a very talented artist and was due to go to University in Leeds, having completed her A levels at Myton and studying an art foundation degree in Leamington, when she discovered a lump in her leg and was eventually diagnosed with Ewing Sarcoma, a very aggressive cancer which commonly affects teenagers and young adults.
Aaliyah was kind, thoughtful, full of, and lived for, life. Aaliyah loved Disney and was very proud of her heritage and is deeply missed by family and friends.