Why I’m taking on 5k a Day in June for Young Lives vs Cancer!
We lost our beautiful, brave daughter Lola at the age of 16 in July 2025 to a rare childhood brain tumour (DIPG).
Young Lives vs Cancer supported Lola and us as a family during her illness and help families find the strength to face whatever cancer throws at them. They were there for us when we were 'blue lighted' up to Bristol Children's Hospital when Lola suddenly became seriously ill and provided a room in one of their homes for Justin to stay close by to the hospital when I was staying in the hospital with Lola (as Justin wasn't able to stay in the hospital as well), they also provided a room in one of their houses for us all to stay in close to the Children's Hospital when Lola had to return for several weeks of radiotherapy in April last year.
Rachel, Lola's wonderful YL vs C Specialist Social Worker met with her weekly to do crafts and just to chat, she was someone Lola was able to talk to about her worries that she didn't feel comfortable talking to us about.
After losing Lola, Rachel continues to keep in touch even giving us all the most beautiful gift of silver pendants with Lola's fingerprint on that they had made together for us. Their support over the last couple of years is why I want do do this challenge.
Every day 12 more children and young people hear the devastating news they have cancer. Please make a donation and show your support today.
Thank you for your support.
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Thank you, thank you, thank you!! :)
Monday 27th Apr
Thank you to my Sponsors
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Tracey Hocking
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Kat Jenkin
With love for an incredible cause 🧡
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Cathy Kemp
Go Debra GO!!
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Donna Morcom And Harriet Negus
Go for it honey. First donation for Lola. A very very special young lady. You are all so brave x
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Trystan & Demelza
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Katie Jose
You got this!
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Clare, Darren, Oliver And Toby Fenwick
Debbie, what a fantastic thing to do in memory of Lola but to help others facing what you had to too. Inspirational!
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Non & Chris Bullen
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Anita Chevalier
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Barry Pengelly
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The Lenneys
Lola (probably on Patrick) will be with you every step of the way ❤️ Oodles of love from the Lenneys xxx
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Sarah Gould
Good Luck with the challenge. X
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Joy
We'll be behind you all the way, wether you run or walk..well done Debbie
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Carol Arrow
Good luck Debbie. xx😘
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Jackie Jones
Good luck Debs!
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Marcus
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Gareth Cottrell
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Sarah, Matt And Jowan Roberts
All the best for the challenge - such a worthy cause.
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Michelle Wallace
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Emma Clarke
Lola is so proud of you!
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Tam Richards
Best of luck with your challenge. I'm sure Lola will be with you and cheering you on all the way! xx
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Shirley Tyack
So brave! Then and now. Good luck! 🙏🤗🌟🤗
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Margaret Ross-munro
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Lesley Styles
Good luck 🍀💕 xx
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Juliet & Colin Atkinson
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Cheryl Hanns
Good luck Debbie xx 🥰
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Bex
Cheering you on! Good luck on your challenge xx
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Karen
You can do this x
If you need a buddy for some of the days give me a shout. I'll be with you in spirit anyway though, cheering you on. Such a wonderful way to remember Lola too Debs. Good luck Xxx