I was diagnosed with breast cancer during lock down which was very challenging as although my Husband was in the Hospital at the time the restrictions meant he couldn’t be with me when I was diagnosed.

Similarly, throughout the chemotherapy and the radiotherapy although Neil was always there, I had to face the treatment alone because of the COVID restrictions at the time.

When we both heard Dr Hugo De La Pena’s famous words “your cancer has melted away” it was the best day ever for both me, Neil, and all of our family.

I lost my dear friend to myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) earlier this year and decided to start fundraising for both MDS and Cancer Research UK. Yesterday I achieved my goal and swam a mile on the penultimate day of Breast Cancer Awareness month three of my Grandchildren were my adjudicators together with my Daughter and Neil.

I have set up this page for my beautiful, kind, and loving friend Di. Di loved "life" and her family and friends, she was inspirational but totally Dizzy!

Di was so kind, considerate, and caring and totally selfless. Her family held a celebration of life party for her in July and 100's of people attended this showed how many lives she touched ("or pegged"). Di battled with MDS for many years but through it all remained brave and strong and determined.

I swam a mile in her honour on October 30th that may not seem a lot to you but I have had breast cancer and it has taken me all of courage to get back into the pool following a mastectomy.

I appreciate that times are tough but I would be grateful for any donations or sponsorship anyone can offer no matter how small in loving memory of my wonderful friend!

Kind regards Jane