After an ongoing cough and eventually wheezing and shortness of breath, my daughter in law Jade, was diagnosed with stage IV ALK Positive lung cancer in April 2022. As a healthy never-smoker, aged just 29, this came as a huge shock to us all.

We quickly found support and a huge source of knowledge in ALK Positive UK, who support, empower and advocate for ALK Positive lung cancer patients and their families. The charity and its community has helped us to approach the future with a positive mindset.

Jade is currently receiving targeted therapy treatment, Brigatinib (a TKI), in the form of a tablet taken once a day. This has meant that she hasbeen able to continue enjoying life to the full, including holidays and spending plenty of time outdoors!

As ALK Positive UK continue to support us and many other ALK Positive lung cancer patients and their families, we are keen to challenge ourselves to raise as much money as possible to support them to continue their brilliant work.

My son will be undertaking a number of events to raise money for this charity, and I will also be completing a skydive in the near future to do my part.

Thank you for reading,