As many of you will know I was diagnosed with Lymphoma in autumn 2018. I am one of the fortunate who, thanks to  my amazing team on Yarty ward at RD&E have made it to remission, but the impacts still affect me every day. One constant during the past 2 years has been the amazing support provided by ELF. Here are just some of the ways they have supported me: 

• Funding for the Clinical Nurse on Yarty to support me from my diagnosis onwards
• funding and equipment for the physio that got me out of my hospital bed and walking around the ward
• the amazing transport service who ferried me to many appointments always with a friendly chat and familiar face
• the Elf@Home team who connecting me with my amazing friend Tracy for company and support at home, 
• providing my amazing counsellor who helped me work on my anxiety and motivation 
• even the gift bag I got as an in-patient on the ward at Christmas

Now I want to do my bit to return that support and help keep Elf going to be there for others now and in the future. I know 26 miles in a month will not seem a lot to some, but for me, it's going to be a proper effort, so please dig deep and sponsor me and I'll do my very best to get there!

2020 has had a devastating impact on Exeter Leukaemia Fund (Elf)'s revenue with mass event cancellations and charity shop closures. Throughout the pandemic Elf have offered additional support to vulnerable blood cancer patients and families shielding in their homes. These services include delivering essential shopping supplies, medication prescriptions and telephone befriending for isolated patients. Over 600 patients with blood cancer and related conditions are treated at the RD&Es Haematology Centre each week. These life-changing conditions, affecting not only the patient but all those close to them. Exeter Leukaemia Fund (Elf) offers free individualised support to everyone who needs it. Our aim is to make life easier and less stressful during what can be a very difficult time. Your support will help Elf continue supporting patients and families, at home, in the community and at the RD&E Hospital.