In February 2024, my Auntie, nearly 70, passed away from breast cancer. She chose not to undergo chemotherapy, knowing the toll it would take on her weak body and due to financial struggles. Instead, she spent her final days in peace, love, and comfort, surrounded by her family. She passed away quietly, leaving behind a legacy of strength and grace, teaching that true courage often lies in accepting life's final moments with dignity. In memory of her, I would like to raise funds for Macmillan to help more people battling cancer ensuring they can receive the care and support they deserve.

My husband's story...

My Mum passed away in 2007 after battling against cancer for over a year. She battled bravely against it, holding the hope of an operation to remove it from her body, only to find out it had spread. In her last months, she was so grateful for the help of MacMillan nurses, coming to the house to give her the expert care that I couldn’t and being a kind patient voice to help her through the tough times.

Prior to her diagnosis, Mum spent years organising events and raising money for cancer charities herself in memory of other family members who have been taken by cancer. This is a cause very close to our hearts and finding out my cousin Barry, who I spent most of my childhood growing up with, had bowel cancer a few years ago really brought it home that we need to do as much as we can to support the work of MacMillan and other organisations that battle against these horrible diseases.

I’m proud to be able to help by doing a walk, please help us by donating anything you feel like ❤️

Barry's Story....

July 2022… 43 Years old and being told you have Stage 3 Bowel Cancer.

I was lucky to be booked in quickly for a bowel resection to remove the tumour which went as well as I could have hoped. However 2 days into recovery I suffered a major internal haemorrhage, requiring a secondary operation, lifesaving surgery and multiple blood transfusions ending with a stay in intensive care and long road to recovery. Today I’m lucky that am now fully recovered and Cancer free, and able to continue my life with fiancé and four children.

During 2024 I had planned to cycle from coast to coast across the UK in support of Macmillan, yet a broken foot stopped me in my tracks!!

Myself, along with close family and friends have now teamed up to walk "back to our roots" across 26.2 miles from Brighton to our original home town of Eastbourne to help raise funds for Macmillan cancer support.

I was lucky that they were there for me and my family, and know how vital there support is. There are currently 3 million people living with cancer in the UK today. It's Macmillan's goal to be there for everyone from the moment of diagnosis, but they can't do this without donations from people like you.

I'd be so grateful if you could help our team reach our £1750 pledge, which can pay for a Macmillan Nurse for one week. This could provide people living with cancer and their families essential medical, practical and emotional support.

Thank you!