My New Year’s resolution? I’m giving up alcohol. For January. For Cancer Research UK. I’m becoming a Dryathlete. All through January I’m not going to touch alcohol. Not a drop. So instead of buying me a drink, I’d like you to donate. Every pound helps Cancer Research UK bring forward the day when all cancers are cured.If I happen to slip off the wagon, I’ll chuck in an extra £15 to make up for it. Cheers. The Dryathlete’s Oath I promise that I shall take part in Dryathlon™, respecting and abiding by the rules which govern it, committing myself to a month without alcohol, in the true spirit of do-gooding, for the glory of Dryathletes and the honour of Cancer Research UK.

Why? I had my scare last year and small though it was (and easily removed) there were moments of fear, panic, and many 'what ifs.'  It's made me that little bit more aware of how I'd feel if something really major were to happen to me or somebody close.

For those who cope with this on a much bigger scale, I salute you  and I hope that this money helps with cures and prevention in the years to come :-)