To raise money for Cancer Research UK, I'm not asking for much. You don't have to go barefaced, or tip a bucket of icy water over your head.  Simply have a drink for me, and donate the cost of that drink to charity. 

Cancer Research UK's current fundraiser is the 'dryathalon', where you give up alcohol for January - but my way seems a bit more fun!  I'm currently not able to enjoy a nice glass of wine due to various medications, but I shall live vicariously through you all.  And if alcohol isn't your bag, why not have a smoothie or a nice cup of tea?

The past year has seen many fundraisers go viral, so if you want to post a photo or video of you participating in this 'challenge', and nominate a couple of people, feel free!  I'll upload any photos I receive to the gallery on my blog.

You can also donate by text - simply text JALC99 plus the amount (e.g.£5) to 70070.

#DrinkforJo

About me

My name is Jo Lambert Candlin.  In June 2013 I was diagnosed with cancer of the appendix, part of a rare group of cancers called Pseudomyxoma Peritonei.

Over the past 18 months I have undergone surgery to remove the cancer, plus three types of chemo, but unfortunately the cancer is a persistent type and insists on hanging around. There are no standard treatments left for me to try.

In December 2014, I started as a participant in Early Phase Clinical Trials, carried out by Oxford University/NHS and funded by Cancer Research UK.  The research the highly dedicated team at the Churchill Hospital are doing is crucial to find ways to cure cancer - not just hopefully for me but for the 1 in 3 people who will experience cancer in their lifetime.  

You can keep up with me on my blog. 

www.jocancerdiary.wordpress.com

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