WildCards
18-04-2008, 12:20 PM
Some of you may or may not know that my mum was diagnosed with stage 4 Pancreatic Cancer in November. Pancreatic Cancer isn't like other cancers, not much is known about it and most people die within a year of diagnosis.
My mum is lucky in that she has the means to undergo special treatments and source medication not available in the UK, because of this she is doing very well and is determined to get as much time as she can. We take every day as we go and the rough with the extremely sh!t, but at 52 it's hard not to think she should be enjoying her time with the grandchildren, not worrying about whether she'll see the year out.
Some of you may also be aware that a group of us, mostly CVR4 members are undertaking a 75km off road mountain biking event on June 8th on the Welsh border to raise funds for Pancreatic Cancer UK (read more here (http://www.clubvr4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=29369)). If you could, i'd appreciate any donations of any amount be made here (http://www.justgiving.com/stevehastings). Each person doing the event also has an old fashioned sponsorship form if you'd prefer to give it to an individual.
'Spiel from PCUK:
Pancreatic cancer has the lowest survival rate of any cancer. Pancreatic Cancer UK is determined to make a difference by providing support and information to those affected and by raising awareness and funding research. It provides advocacy for patients and families and lobbying to achieve higher priority for pancreatic cancer.'
Thanks
Steve
{EDIT} - i'll be bumping this every few days in the run up to the event, please help us to raise our target.
My mum is lucky in that she has the means to undergo special treatments and source medication not available in the UK, because of this she is doing very well and is determined to get as much time as she can. We take every day as we go and the rough with the extremely sh!t, but at 52 it's hard not to think she should be enjoying her time with the grandchildren, not worrying about whether she'll see the year out.
Some of you may also be aware that a group of us, mostly CVR4 members are undertaking a 75km off road mountain biking event on June 8th on the Welsh border to raise funds for Pancreatic Cancer UK (read more here (http://www.clubvr4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=29369)). If you could, i'd appreciate any donations of any amount be made here (http://www.justgiving.com/stevehastings). Each person doing the event also has an old fashioned sponsorship form if you'd prefer to give it to an individual.
'Spiel from PCUK:
Pancreatic cancer has the lowest survival rate of any cancer. Pancreatic Cancer UK is determined to make a difference by providing support and information to those affected and by raising awareness and funding research. It provides advocacy for patients and families and lobbying to achieve higher priority for pancreatic cancer.'
Thanks
Steve
{EDIT} - i'll be bumping this every few days in the run up to the event, please help us to raise our target.