Lee?
I know it's a little bit early, but we've got a special present for your Father's Day.
This Father's Day, NIVEA MEN have arranged a special surprise
for a huge Liverpool fan,
after receiving this video from his daughter Thea.
Dear Liverpool, I don't really like football but my dad loves it.
He's the best daddy in the world, because even when he's tired
he tucks me into my bed and stays with me until I'm fast asleep.
He deserves a surprise for everything he does for me.
So have you had a nice day at school today?
Yeah.
And did you have anything nice for lunch?
Friday special?
So what can I say about Lee?
He's just always up for a laugh, loves being around people
and is a massive Liverpool fan.
That's his life.
We're just a little trio, all very happy together.
Sometimes it is like having two children, they've both got the same personality.
Thea adores Lee, he's got so much time for her, playing with her, he's just a great dad.
Three days before Christmas Lee got diagnosed with rectal cancer.
I think I took it harder than Lee did.
Quite quickly after Christmas he started chemotherapy.
So he was very lethargic, very tired, quite down at some points.
Even throughout all of that he still had time for Thea,
so he may sleep all day in bed, but he'd get up when she came home from school
and he'd sit and read her a story or play with her,
do as much as he could for us to keep it as normal as possible really.
Is Daddy the best daddy in the world?
He's OK...
Hello!
BOTH: Hi.
How are you, Thea?
We're good, thank you.
We've just had to sneak upstairs.
It will be a huge surprise, you'll see.
Yeah, he'll be, like, so, "Aghhh!"
All excited!
A huge Liverpool fan, is he?
Yeah. He loves it.
Thea, have you been to the stadium?
- No. - Never?
Daddy wants to take you though, doesn't he?
No, but I wanna go.
Shall we get the surprise started?
Yeah!
Thank you so much for doing this.
No, big pleasure, big pleasure.
Lee?
We know it's early, but we've got a special present for you for Father's Day.
So if you'd like to go and sit next to Thea.
Thiago!
Hi, mate, how are you?
Oh, my goodness, this is mad.
How are you, OK?
I'm fine, mate. Thea arranged everything by herself.
Oh, wow.
She got in touch with us, we need to give you a small boost of energy.
How are you?
I'm OK, I'm doing all right, it's been a bit of a tough year so far
but doing OK, yeah, getting by.
Yeah, I can imagine.
Obviously, I don't know whether you're aware, but I've been undergoing some treatment.
At first it was obviously shocking, upsetting and that,
but we've both been like, it's something that we didn't expect, but we'll get over it.
Just being really positive - that's the only way you can be, I think, isn't it?
Yeah, exactly.
There's no point being down or feeling sorry for yourself,
there's people worse off than me,
so we'll get over it and sooner or later we'll be able to enjoy holidays and get back to normal.
I think I tried to give you a boost of energy but YOU are giving me the boost of energy!
Yeah, I think I'm just babbling!
I love it, I love it.
I can't believe this, this is just mad.
I've got a season ticket, as you're probably aware,
I've had it since I was eight or nine, so I can't wait to get back to the games.
Can't wait to see you and sing your song!
I was very surprised when Thea told me that you're a really huge fan,
and she told us that she doesn't like football!
No, she doesn't. I've asked her does she want me to take her to the match
and she said, "No, I'd rather go shopping with Mummy",
so I don't think she likes football.
She's just like a little angel getting me through all this,
without knowing too much, but she's great, she's amazing,
and so is Amanda, so I can't ask for anything more really.
Say hello to Thiago.
Hi!
Thea, what do you think about your daddy?
He's excited.
And he's a bit nervous.
So, guys, we have more surprises for you.
Yeah, we do!
No, they are downstairs at the front door.
- The front door? - Yeah, bring the phone.
I'm more excited than them for the surprise.
Wow!
That's amazing, thank you very much.
Ohh-ho-ho!
Don't be afraid, open it up.
"Dear Lee, NIVEA MEN received the loveliest nomination from your daughter Thea.
"It's clear to see that you're an incredible dad.
"Firstly, NIVEA MEN will cover the cost of your season ticket
"and invite you to the AXA Training Centre to meet the team when things return to normal."
- Ah, this is amazing. - Woohoo! Here we go!
"We also heard that your family holiday was cancelled during lockdown
"and you lost the deposit you had saved for.
"When it's safe to do so, NIVEA MEN are going to pay for you, Amanda and Thea
"to go on the holiday you deserve."
Oh, my goodness, this is just amazing.
I'm speechless for once.
Thea, could we convince you once to come to Anfield when it's open again
and to be a mascot?
Would you like to be a mascot?
Yeah.
Got it! Awesome.
Thank you very much.
Lee, thank you, really, thank you for your fighting,
thank you for giving me the boost of energy,
for giving a boost to the Liverpool family as well.
Oh, you're welcome.
And I wish you the best luck for your treatment, and the year as well.
Oh, thank you very much. This is just... Wow.
What a club.
Amanda, Thea, bye-bye.
ALL: Bye, thank you.
Bye, thank you, Thea.
Bye!