Finn said: “Paul is an amazing man.
“He’s a great cricketer and hopefully an even greater runner.”
Mr Yates, 53, has been Finn’s cricket mentor since he was seven years old and said it was clear the “bright and chirpy” youngster had natural talent from the start.
He was inspired by Finn to do the charity run and set up a joint fundraiser for his club’s new pavilion and the Teenage Cancer Trust.
The coach said about Finn: “He’s gone on to excel in all the junior age group teams, played county representative age group cricket, and opened the batting for Shireshead second XI last season,” the coach said.
Mr Yates said Finn was inundated with messages of support from the club, described the way the teenager handled his diagnosis, operations and treatments as “astonishing”.
Finn is currently undergoing physiotherapy and occupational health support and hopes to return to play cricket soon.
He has received help from the Teenage Cancer Trust charity which specialises in nursing care and support for young people with cancer.