Over a year ago my Dad was diagnosed with throat cancer, for which he underwent chemotherapy and radiotherapy. This January he was given the all clear. In June the cancer returned and he had an operation to remove his voice box and thyroid glands (Laryngectomy). He now breaths through a hole in his neck called a stoma. 

The charity that I am raising money for supplies laryngectomee emergency items such as wrist bands and car stickers. These are important in emergencies to make people aware that individuals need different treatment due to the stoma  for example the delivery of oxygen via the stoma as oppose to the mouth .