Because of Covid19 I can't take part in an organised 'Walk for Hope' this year, so I am doing something very, very silly on 15th August and will post pictures of MOLLY THE MERMAID on my Facebook along with the Lions Club of Bournemouth & Christchurch Facebook. I am also doing this in memory of my youngest son, Christopher, who left us' due to cancer, in 2006. For almost 40 years Wessex Cancer Trust has been there for local people during the most difficult of times. When you, or a loved one, get a cancer diagnosis, it can be a huge shock for the whole family. The news is incredibly difficult to process and while the NHS does a very good job of providing clinical care, there are still so many other ways that the illness affects your life, mind, relationships and confidence.During 2019 Wessex Cancer Trust saw a 30% rise in the number of people using our Cancer Support Centres, but they've also seen a considerable drop in charitable income, including a 65% reduction in people leaving a gift in their will, and a 15% drop in income from charity shops, which has resulted in a serious gap in funding that they're struggling to bridge.