Susie Schlesinger
Susie runs 10K for Lung Cancer
Fundraising for Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation
Story
This year I am giving those close to me an act of goodwill to show them how much I really care. This gift is for my very good friend, and will involve me putting on my trainers (& sometimes a hat) three times a week no matter what the weather, until I am able to run 10K (6.2 miles). Then I'll run 10k in front of my whole town with a bunch of other fairly athletic people in July just to prove I really can do it!
Nearly 35,000 people die from lung cancer in the UK every year. They are young, elderly, smokers, non-smokers - there are numerous different types that occur for numerous different reasons. More than anything this is an act of gratitude for being able to still have my friend around, because she's just a really great person. When I get to the thought that she might not have been here had medical treatment not been what it was, I don't need to think of any further justification for doing this.
Thank you medical research and expertise for enabling my friend to stay my friend. Thank you, reading this, for a small donation that will give this same gift to someone else.
Roy Castle are the only charity dedicated to lung cancer, and have a dual aim:
1. Saving lives
2. Supporting people living with lung cancer
Importantly, as part of this they help raise awareness to improve prevention where possible. They support Plain Packs so cigarette packets have no advertising, and work to reduce the appeal of smoking to children. If you'd like to learn more about them give this link a click:
Www.roycastle.org
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