My Activity Tracking
14
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My target 14 mi
I'm fundraising for Pancreatic Cancer UK.
When my Grandma (aged 83) was diagnosed with Pancreatic Cancer in 2013 and told she had less than 6 weeks left to live, she said to me that she wasn’t ready to die just yet. I found this so unbelievably sad and I thought I hope no one else I know ever gets Pancreatic Cancer.
Fast forward to 9 years later and my lovely Dad, who I adored, passed away from it aged 63 years old. It was so quick he found out he had cancer and then was no longer with us 2 weeks later. My heart was and is still broken.
Tommys wonderful Grandad Laurie (aged 75) only lived 6 weeks and 4 days once he was diagnosed.
This November is Pancreatic Awareness month and also the month my Dad passed away (3rd November 2022 at 12:58).
24 people a day in the UK pass away from Pancreatic Cancer.
For this reason, I’m committing to swimming 24 km over the course of November in memory of my Dad, Grandma and Tommy’s Grandad Laurie.
However, some other statistics I want everyone to think about when considering whether to donate and why I think pancreatic cancer is one of the cruellest cancers of them all:
> Survival for pancreatic cancer has barely improved in the last 45 years
> 7 out of 10 people never receive any form of treatment for Pancreatic Cancer (not even chemotherapy) once diagnosed
> Only surgery can cure pancreatic cancer but 9 out of 10 people are diagnosed too late for this to be an option
> Over 50% of people pass away within 3 months
Please give what you can <3
My donations could fund...
64 hours with a nurse on our Support Line
or
29 hours of early diagnosis research
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Thank you to my Sponsors
£26
Anonymous
£22.36
Lily
For my Dad x
£52
Richard Lafferty
Go Sis ♥️
£104
Ford Scott
£10.40
The Douglases
You smashed it girl! So proud what an achievement! X x x
£10.40
Trudi
Well done Lily, you smashed it
£20.80
Anonymous
£150
Joe Whitehead
Lily I’m so sorry to hear about the losses that you, Tommy, and your families have suffered. It is an amazing achievement to raise so much for a charity so close to your heart and you will look back with such pride at what a difference you have made to so many people and their families. I’m sure those you’re raising money in memory of would be just as proud of you too.
£20
Daniel Ridley
Go on girl!!
£10.40
Jan Scott
This is from my friend, Barbara, who insisted on giving ten pounds. Her husband died of pancreatic cancer and your efforts made her eyes water.
£104
Tommy
I am so proud of you. Your dad would be too. Xx
£52
Tina Lafferty
Lily you are awesome, feeling very proud of my little sis, such an amazing thing to do xxxxx
£26
Sharon Cole
£10.40
Becky Downs
Well done Lily, what a great cause. Best of luck with the swimming, we are cheering you on! Love Becky, Mike, Ruby, Millie and Penny
£52
Barker Famdem
Keep up the great work Lils! We are super proud of you and your dad would be too. "Just keep swimming, just keep swimming..." XxX
£20.80
Andrew Sidgwick
Go Lily Go!!!
£104
The Barrett’s
Yes Margareeeeet!
£20
Rohan R
Lily! An amazing cause and Dad will be immensely proud of you. Nearly half way there now! 💪. Love Rohan xx
£21.84
Gilly & Pilks!
Amazing Lily! Roy would be so proud!
£26
Joe Scott
Well done. - go for it!!!!! X
£20.80
Marcia Watson
What a beautiful and thoughtful goal in remembrance of your dad - Well done Lily xx
£26
Kirsty, Chris And Ava
Good luck Lily. Such a worthy cause. We are in awe of you doing this!
£25
Hayley Howitt
Its amazing you're doing this, good luck! From Hayley, John and Matthew x
£52
June Kinch
£10.40
Pete Carbery
"Keep On Swimming" - good luck Lily
£104
Mrs Jill Lambeth
Well done Lily, I know you will smash this, you are such a determined and courageous young lady. sending love Auntie Jill
£31.20
P
Good luck
£26
Anne Clark
Well done Lily! Hoping the funds contribute to finding out more to help with this scary form of cancer….
£15.60
Sophie Ro
£26
Chris Ridley
Proud of you Lily, this is from me and Sara
£60.32
Mum
Dad would have been so proud of you doing this. He may have thought you were mad but would be so happy that you are doing it❤️
£26
Sophie Roe
Good luck Lily! Such an inspiration taking on this challenge! Lots of love Sophie, Mark & Ethan xxx
£20.80
Mary Horgan
A very worthwhile cause
£31.20
Joe Walker
Well Done Lily! You really are a superstar.
£20.80
Julia Wain
In memory of three super special people. Go, go Super Lily ❤️
£26
Jack Harper
Go Lily!! Best of luck with the swim. Glad to support the cause. Jack and Alex xx
£26
Rachel And Ben
£26
Fran Ruocco
We’re so sorry for your losses and happy to support such a worthwhile cause. You’re a super strong lady and brilliant mama! Love from Fran, Adam and Emily xxx
£52
Charlotte And Adam
You’re doing an amazing thing - like you haven’t got enough to do looking after a small human! Your dad would be so proud of you xxx
£20.80
Grace Bwalya
Raising awareness for such an important cause ❤️ Sending our love, Alefa, Grace & Mars xx
£52
Ryan And Sophie
Well done Lily. Such a great cause. Best of luck. With love Ryan and Sophie xxx
£20.80
Jan Scott
Super swimming star 🏊🏊♀️🏊♂️❣️
£31.20
Mary Colledge
You’re amazing Lily! Love you lots Mary and Georgia xxx
£30
Katy Willows-pierce
You superstar, doing this on top of being an amazing mumma ❤️
£20
Rob & Anna Westgate-maher
Well done Lils! A cause that is very close to yours and Tommy's heart. Your Dad would be very proud. Love you lots xxx
£24.96
