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I'm taking on Challenge 80 for Young Lives vs Cancer
Our youngest daughter Emily (age 17) was diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma Stage 3 in June this year. What went from a doctors appointment for what we thought would be a sport induced asthma referral suddenly escalated at speed with numerous tests and hospital appointments, to Emily starting her first round of chemo on 7th July. Emily will require 6 rounds of chemo, possibly followed by radiotherapy.
Those first few weeks were a whirlwind with so much to process - all the what ifs, what next, what about, why did we not pick it up sooner in the earlier stages - our feet didn't touch the ground as we went into the unknown.
For those of you who haven't experienced knowing someone with a cancer diagnosis, it isn't just about having chemo treatment by IV and tablets, and losing your hair. Its also the draining effect the chemo and travelling has on your body, the side effects it gives you, the tablets you need to take to manage those side effects, plus further drugs you need to manage the side effects of those side effects. Not to mention what you are going through mentally, nor the unexpected hospital admissions when your body should be having its rest and recovery periods.
So now its my turn to give something back to Young Lives vs Cancer who have supported Emily and us as a family from the start.
During September I will be taking on their Challenge 80 with a combination of walking, running, and dare I say cycling!!
I say cycling as some of you know I definitely don't ride so coming out my comfort zone here. But hoping with Emily as my mentor I can get a few laps of Cyclopark in once at week even if it takes me a few hours to do a few miles.
I confess mentally I am nowhere near a strong a person as Emily, but with what I now know, as well as how determined a person she is and taking every challenge given to her face on, if Emily was able to cycle Catford Hill Climb, altitude train in Tenerife, train & compete for Junior Nationals and Belgium whilst having cancer, then I can complete Challenge 80 for her and others alike to help ease the biggest challenge of their life.
The other challenge I have is for you kind people to sponsor me however little it may be.
More information about Young Lives vs Cancer and this challenge is below.
This Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, I'm taking on Challenge 80 for Young Lives vs Cancer.
I will be completing 80 miles in September to support children and young people with cancer.
80 miles is the average journey that a family facing cancer has to travel from home to a specialist treatment centre. And now, with the rise in cost of living, families are struggling more than ever before to find the money to make the journey. Then there’s the parking payments, overnight stays and finding food, all while income is reduced. Because working full time and looking after your child with cancer is almost impossible.
Young Lives vs Cancer help families find the strength to face whatever cancer throws at them. Make a donation and show your support today.
- £12 could re-stock the kitchen cupboards at a Home from Home so a family can enjoy a home-cooked meal together with their loved ones.
- £26 could pay for an hour with a Young Lives vs Cancer Specialist Social Worker. They help families understand and cope with the emotional, practical and financial effects of cancer.
- £70 could pay for a night in a Young Lives vs Cancer Homes from Home, a free place for families to stay close to specialist hospitals when their child is going through treatment, keeping families together
Join me in supporting a good cause, your contribution will make a big impact, whether you donate £5 or £500. Every little bit helps. Thank you for your support.
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Thank you to my Sponsors
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Stephen Wcc
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Mark
Best of luck Dee, an extremely worthwhile cause connected to someone that we all hold so dear.
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Eve Wyatt
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Sue Watson
well done Dee you are inspirational xxx
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James Martin
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Patricia Berry
Good luck Dee. I am sure you will smash it. Best wishes Pat Paul Abby James xxxx
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Keith Tanner
Good luck be careful on the bike
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Carole Alexander
To Dee, good luck for the challenge, you can do it.ove from Mum x
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Steve & Emma
Good luck Dee & best wishes to Emily xx
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Judy
Good luck Dee
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Jenny Williams
Sending Love & Strength To You All
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Del Jolly
A great cause. Good luck.
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Sally-ann York
Beta of luck Dee. Lots of love The York family
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Saff
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The Wyatts
Keep wobbling on that bike. With Emily behind training you are bound to blitz it. Love The Wyatts
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James Cox
Best of Luck Dee, wishing the family all the best❤️
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Anonymous
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Jude, Chris And Zoe
Wishing you lots of luck for your challenge 80. Would love to run parkrun with you again if you come to help you achieve your target. Was so lovely to see you all. Wishing Emily and your whole family lots of love. Love Jude, Chris and Zoe xx
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Mick Mclaughlin
Strength to you, Emily and the family for the challenges you face
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Lily Martin
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Jemma Charlett
Hi Dee, hope all goes as well and as smoothly as possible for Emily. Sending you all lots of love and best wishes xx
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Lisa, Argy And Jake X
Good luck Dee! Sending lots of love x
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Laura Staffa
Sending love and hugs x
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Andy Parrott
Good luck Dee with the challenge
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Elizabeth And Jonathan Ives
Good Luck Dee, just keep pedalling x
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Graeme (lec Lola's Dad!)
Good luck, and despite what you say in your story, you ARE strong and you are making a difference, so hats off to you.
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Liz Robson
Good luck Dee, you can do this and do Emily proud . Will be thinking of you throughout September and I will be sending Emily lots of positive energy 💕💜
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Christine Catterall
Good luck!
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Sue Jones
Good luck Dee. Lots if love to you all. x
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Debbie Buckner
Thinking of you all, good luck Dee, sending positive vibes to Emily Lots of Love Deb Colin Trudie & Maria xxxx
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Ian Campbell
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Alex Pearson
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Jamie Knight
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The Tollidays X
Good luck Dee. Wow Emily we wish you lots of love and hope your treatment goes well and you recover quickly. Lots of love xxx
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Caroline (sally Ann’s Friend) Horsley
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Sarah Pullen And Family
Good luck Dee! Youll smash it! ❤️
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Ali & Martin
Sending our love to you all, Ali & Martin X
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Kellie, Lee, Casey And Connie Mac
You'll smash it Dee. What a fantastic cause to be raising for too. Not only for your own child but helping everyone else's too. Lots of love and strength xxx
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Denise Tanner
I’ve got this!!
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Dave Gearing
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Beccy State
Sending lots of hugs , strength and love 💛 Love from Beccy (Cerys best friend)
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Sharon Hunter
You’ve got this , good luck xx
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Jasmine Sweet
I'm so sorry you're all going though this! Well done Dee, for a great cause! Sending you & your family hugs ❤️
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Lusso Equestrian Apparel
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Anonymous
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Harry Lambourn
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Tessa Hales
Emily is an amazing young lady and we wish her well, Dee best of luck with your challenge Love Tessa & Chloe xxx
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Hiren Kanjee
Good Luck
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Ruby Batchelor
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Joanna Batchelor
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Sophie Ellul
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Kim Gaston
Be strong
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Kerry Lodge
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Anonymous
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Alex Wootton
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Gemma Sharkey
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Abby Mclaren
I can’t begin to imagine what your family are going through ❤️
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Jo Fox
A great cause and good luck Dee keep peddling xx
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Kerry York
Good luck Dee. Love Kerry and Sean
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The Ralley’s
Good luck Dee you will smash it!
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Victoria Constable
Good luck Dee
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Emma Boxall
My heart breaks for poor Emily and your family! We wish her a speedy recovery and the strength for you all to take on the battle, you got this xx
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Anonymous
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Jo Langston
An amazing cause keep those positive pants on 💪 love to you all xxx
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Anne York
Good luck Dee. Love Anne & John
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Katie Clarkstone
Good Luck Dee! You’ll be absolutely fantastic! All the best Emily <3
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Elena Solinas
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Emily Tanner
Good luck. Remember to keep pushing.
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Michelle Bull
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