My Activity Tracking
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My target 48 mi
I'm fundraising for Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month
My girlfriend Alexandra, who graduated with a First-Class Honours degree in Art and Design from Lancaster University in July 2024, but her journey took a dramatic turn just a year earlier. On March 17, 2023, at the age of 20, she was diagnosed with stage 3 pancreatic cancer—a diagnosis so rare for someone her age that it left many in disbelief.
Despite the challenges, Alexandra faced her illness with unwavering determination and a positive spirit. She explored various treatments, inspiring those around her with her resilience and hope. In August 2024, however, she received the heartbreaking news that her cancer had progressed to stage 4, and doctors estimated she had only days to weeks to live.
But Alexandra had one final wish: to return home to Peru to be with her beloved family. To make this possible required an Air Ambulance and around £150,000. Driven by her fierce will and the love of her family, she rallied support and made her dream a reality.
Alexandra returned to Peru, where she cherished precious moments with her family, surrounded by love. She passed away peacefully on September 14, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of courage, love, and the profound reminder that even in the face of the unimaginable, the human spirit can shine brightly. Her journey continues to inspire all who knew her, proving that hope and determination can lead to beautiful, meaningful moments, even in the toughest of times.
I want to continue to spread awareness and honour Alex’s legacy that’s why this November during Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month I will be cycling 24 Miles a week to help spread awareness and funding for Pancreatic Cancer UK and to help spread Alex’s story.
For more information on Alex's story visit the instagram @pancanat20
My donations could fund...
129
hours with a nurse on our support line
62
hours of early diagnosis research
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Claudia
Well done !!!
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Anonymous
Sorry for your loss🙏. Keep doing great work for an amazing cause 🙌👏👏.
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Jasper Caton
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Hubie Litherland
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Anonymous
I'm so sorry for your loss. All the best in what you're doing!
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Anon
My partner was also diagnosed with stage 4 Cancer in our final year of university together. I can’t imagine your pain of losing her - incredible that you’re doing this in her honour, I wish you all the best.
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Nicola Jones
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Aks
An oncologist who saw your post on LinkedIn - touched by your story and humbled by your efforts to ultimately help others. Thank you
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Alastair Hughes
Smashing it mate keep going 👍
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Owen Carroll Walker
Proud of you mate!
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So sorry for your loss Dylan. Thank you for sharing the story of Alexandra with us and fundraising to help study and cure this awful disease. I am sure this will make a difference. Many hugs.
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Chris
This is a silent killer, it is important to have the tools to detect early. Good on you Dylan for your fundraising efforts
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Rob
Hi Dylan, I saw your post on Nextdoor. So sorry to read about your loss. You’re an inspiration for finding a way to honour Alexandra’s memory while also helping others in her situation in the future. Wish you all the best.
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Anonymous
I know you don’t know me but I hope you’re healing well, I’m sure she is more than proud of you. The Lord is your strength <3
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Anonymous
I’m so sorry for your loss. Wishing you all the best and lots of support. Well done for spreading awareness and honouring Alex’s legacy
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Anonymous
This is an amazing thing you are doing, I am praying for you. May The Lord heal you and give you peace. God bless you
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Kl Rockley
Great work Dylan
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From a stranger to a stranger, Alex's story is so powerful. Best of luck x
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Samara Rahman
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Alexandra your smile and courage will be remembered. Thanks Dylan to honour Alex’s legacy and fundraising for this good cause. A Lecturer of Lancaster Univeristy
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Amazing initiative. Great example to the others.
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Aishna
With love.
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From one stranger to another - I saw your message on LinkedIn and it was so heartbreaking to hear your loss. I am certain that Alex will be looking at you from the skies and feeling very proud at the incredible work you are doing, not just to preserve her legacy but to also prevent several others from suffering her condition.. My very best wishes!
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From a stranger to another. I saw your message on LinkedIn and it was so powerful that I could not think of a reason why not to donate. You are a beautiful soul and I am sorry for your loss x
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💜💜💜
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Thank you for sharing yours and Alexandra's story x my heart goes out to you and her loved ones.
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Saw your story on LinkedIn. I'm very sorry for your loss and thank you for doing an amazing thing.
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Júlia Cots
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Thanks for sharing Alexandra’s story from a Peruvian living in London.
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Hey Dylan, while I don't know you personally, I sincerely appreciate your efforts. You're a great person for taking this initiative and I'm so sorry for your loss. Great to see humanity is still shining bright with people like you leading it :)
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Martina Cook
I’m so sorry for your loss Dylan I know you must be devastated, but I’m sure she would be proud and honored by what you are doing and I’m sure she loved you more then anything so keep that love in your heart and it will keep you strong
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Imran Bhimji-walker
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Anonymous
Well done, Dylan.
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Zuriel Makele
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Susie Amini
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Anonymous
So sorry for your loss but my heart is warmed by your courage. Good luck
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Behram Vandriwala
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Tom Kiernan-wilson
You're doing a fantastic thing, Dylan. Wishing you all the best - from one Lancaster Alumni to another.
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Connor Cameron
Wishing you all my best, Connor :)
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Alex Reid
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Frances O'brien
What a lovely thing to do in Alexandra's memory
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Good luck
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Flora
just found your story and have been thinking of you both for the past hour. may alexandra rest in peace and well done on all your work to raise awareness about pancreatic cancer
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Keep going strong mate your doing amazing
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Chinonso Anatune
I’m sorry for your loss. May God bless you in your time of need. Isaiah 34:18
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Nicole Almond
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Nitin Skandan
No words
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Kristabel Ibuaka
What you’re doing is amazing, and I was touched by this story
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Robert Cooke
All the best dylan The cookes Ice hockey
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Anonymous
I came across your LinkedIn post - what a beautiful way to carry on Alexandra’s legacy. Best of luck with the cycling challenge 💜
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Ali
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Jeremy Sampson
Well done for doing something so positive for others
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Anonymous
Beautiful message.
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Katarina Cimesa
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Nóirín Ní Ghiollagáin
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Trevor
My wife died of pancreatic cancer in August just happened very little symptoms heartbreaking.. It is time it can be diagnosed earlier.
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Catherine
Love to all Alexandra's' loved ones.
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Keith R Duffell
Well done Dylan!
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Keep on keeping on
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Doug Orr
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Manuela Perry
what you are doing is amazing Dylan 🙏🍀
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Sophie Hafter
Good luck on your cycling! Hope you are doing well.
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Anonymous
Leading by example 🫡
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Rory Andersoj
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best of luck!
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Lauren Ellis
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Andrew Marshall
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Olinda Caycho
Thanks for fundraising for this good cause. Alex would have been proud of you
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Harry O'brien
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Seren Ashburner
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Andrea Moncur
Good Luck Dylan. My mum has PC also and it's a terrible journey to go through. X
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Carol & Family
With love from Carol, Gary, Hannah & Owen xx
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Paula Kent
Best wishes on your journey
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Katie Cherry
missing and love you so much Alex. such an amazing cause to be fundraising for. keep on honouring Alex’s memory, and keeping us proud Dyl. so much love!!
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