A few years ago I was diagnosed with cancer. Before starting my intensive chemo treatment, I was told by a doctor that the seven months in front of me would have been like crossing a large and rushing river on my own to get to the promised land. I had only a rope with me, but I knew that my family, my partner, my friends, and doctors at the Christie Hospital were standing over the other side of the river keeping that rope steady and firm to help me out. My chemo and radio are over now and I am standing over the other side of my river as a completely new person. I realized that cancer changed me in ways I couldn't even imagine. But I also realized that this was not only my battle, but it was and still is the battle of other millions of people, women, men and children. Since then I strongly feel that more advanced research will help more and more people to win their battle, our battle. And this is why I support the Christie Hospital and the research teams that work there as much as I can. I started participating to a few events organized by the Christie Charity to remember those who lost their battle and to keep the rope steady for those who are still fighting. I participated as a volunteer to the research project of Dr. Armstrong, Consultant Medical Oncologist at The Christie. There are many other small ways to support The Christie and its projects by donating small gifts or a bit of time. 
Red and I - Santa Run 2012
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Walk of Hope - 2021
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To truly believe in a future without cancer |