Cancer has been present throughout my life and it's worrying how much of a consistent presence it has been.

When I was 27 months old I was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia with 94% cancerous cells in my body, however after 2 years of treatment with more nights spent in hospital than at home I was fortunate enough to win my battle with the help of amazing blood donors, doctors, nurses and most importantly my parents.

A number of years after my treatment I was diagnosed with OCD with a phobia of germs and the anxiety of having to keep clean otherwise I would fall ill again. I have since overcome this to an extent however my phobia for mud and dirt is still present.

During my journey I made friends who weren't as fortunate as me and sadly are no longer with us. It saddens me that they are not here with me today as they have the same right to be. Hopefully a cure will be found one day so no one has to feel the pain and guilt that I do on occasions when I start to wonder why my treatment was successful and there's wasn't.

I have a number of my family members who are currently still fighting their battles. Therefore to help aid them with this by raising money as I am not allowed to donate blood etc and to overcome my phobia I am participating in the pretty muddy race for life. If you would like to sponsor me I would be forever grateful.

Lau x

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