In August 2022 our Tibetan Terrier, Conon, was diagnosed with the blood cancer lymphoma. Conon received chemotherapy treatment until December which included weekly visits to The Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, Hospital for Small Animals and went into remission until July 2023. Since this time he has received the most appropriate care to stall the disease, with the priority always being his quality of life. Conon is very anxious about attending the vet and the Oncology Team worked with our family to provide the most individualised careplan so he could receive his treatment in the safest, least stressful way possible. The specialist research based knowledge, clinical practice and most of all, compassion was exemplary. The Riddell-Swan Veterinary Cancer Centre is one of the largest oncology centres in Europe and provides world-class care for pets diagnosed with cancer. There is an ongoing need for funding for research, treatment and resources to combat this disease, which is prevelant in dogs. I am choosing to run my first half marathon for this cause in hopes to give some financial support to the Oncology Team; who gave us hope and more time with Conon.

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