Race For Life
DSC_0902
It goes without saying that Cancer Research are an incredible charity; the work they do literally saves lives.Cancer Research are continually discovering new ways to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer. Did you know that in the 1970s, the 10-year survival rate was as low as one in four? Today, thanks to Cancer Research, half of people diagnosed will survive for 10 years or more. They are committed to 'beating cancer sooner' and whilst they work towards that goal they also develop evidence-based policy to inform Government decisions related to cancer and research. All of which they do without any government funding! Incredible. So given my experience with #FUCancer I wanted to share my story beyond the confines of wordpress. Today, I was invited to Cancer Research's Race For Life at Hopetoun House to do exactly that.http://content.jp-publications.co.uk/frontend/dynamicAssets?e=t726121A84C6AF31FAD4D9CEAA2350430E3B0B9337D783EA07AA356C176140B0B17BA3BE7CD1DAD597DA43946AF4A695952DFCE0684554610DE6FE67C0D69CE07FE609943EF74CBF9132CCBCF891D2E02DD361579596D736C0253BA5028D2892F1529F1C069EBAB2F77C37DC347CB75EB893EF10A47A613C9609BE24DC74A7350E70338B2CD0D0474EEEC1DEC16BE58D44B26ABE3DDF126A2After signing up for the 5k I recruited a team of friends to unite as Team #FUCancer to run, march, skip and dance the route together. At the start of the day I was welcomed on stage by Heart FM's Paul Harper to give a brief overview of what my family and I had endured in the past year. The crowd were very supportive but I think the warm reception was down to Parsnip being on stage. That dog loves the limelight! It was inspiring to see an army of women, children and dogs dressed in pink gathered for the same goal: beat cancer! I had the huge honour of starting the race.As I ran around the course I found myself casting back to this time last year when I was in the midst of treatment and beginning to experience the menopause. It was tough. I have come to realise I am reminising a lot at the moment. I know they say you shouldn't look back but I find it a huge motivator in enthusing me to move forward. So that is exactly what I did, I ran towards the finish line. I owe a huge amount to Cancer Research and today was only a small part of how I intend to show my gratitude. It was privilege to signal the start of the race and I am so proud to have been a part of it along with my friends.#FUCancer
DSC_0876
DSC_0881
DSC_0883
DSC_0921
DSC_0930
DSC_0935
DSC_0944
DSC_0970
DSC_0890
DSC_0904
DSC_0928
DSC_0970
DSC_0974