As many of you will know I was diagnosed with Lymphoma in autumn 2018. I am one of the fortunate ones who, thanks to the amazing team on Yarty ward at RD&E have made it to remission. But the impacts don't just disappear when you hit remission, they still affect me every day and will for the rest of my life. Covid has added another mental burden for lymphoma patients. One constant during the past 3 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 ward to help make prolonged stays in isolation more bearable and physio equipment to get me up and about
• the amazing transport service who continue to safely get me to  appointments in these covid times, always with a friendly chat and familiar face to put me at ease  
•  connected me with my friend Tracy for company and support at home
• provided counselling to help me work on my anxiety and motivation and make sense of all the emotions
• 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 Elf 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!

ELF's vision is that every family affected by blood cancers and blood disorders across the Southwest receives compassionate, tailored support. ELF lightens the load, supporting families from diagnosis and throughout treatment. Please support my fundraising and together we will help ELF to make a real difference. Thank you!