Re: Race for Life: important message from Mrs Darcy's author Sophie
Thanks Sandra and Renée!
Just to let you know, I'm running this for a couple of reasons.
Two Christmas's ago, my father in law was diagnosed with lung cancer. Shortly after, my mum was diagnosed with breast cancer. She hid it from me during my wedding so I wouldn't worry. Little did I know the things my mum was going through until a few weeks later when she had a mastectomy. Luckily my mum is a survivor and has gotten through it all after it was caught early. Unfortunately for my father in law it was caught too late. He passed away last May.
I'm running this for Mum, Ken and all those people out there affected by this disease.
Re: Race for Life: important message from Mrs Darcy's author Sophie
Soph, I am so sorry to hear that you lost your father in law to cancer, but pleased to hear that your mum beat it. It must have been a very difficult time for all of you.
Renee, I am sorry too that cancer has affected your family so much. :(
Maura, that sounds wonderful! I'm hoping for something similar in June on the Ribbon Walk. I believe there are usually a lot of pink bras about, even on the men!
I have great admiration for everyone who participates in or contributes to fund raising, as every little helps towards finding cures, developing new treatments, and caring for patients and families of those affected by these life-changing illnesses.
Thank you also for the good wishes, ladies! I am determined to beat it!
Re: Race for Life: important message from Mrs Darcy's author Sophie
126 views and only two sponsors? Come on, ladies and gents, it's for a good cause, and Sophie's stories give us so much pleasure! To give the right example I'll add another fiver.
Re: Race for Life: important message from Mrs Darcy's author Sophie
Ok, I took it to the Goal!
Several of my family members and friends are cancer survivors and sadly, a few are victims. Its a terrible disease. Many thanks Soph for taking part in this run.
Sandra P. ~ I send you heartfelt compassion. My grandmother, Aunt and sister are breast cancer survivors. I'm cheering for you.