My story
Cancer changed my life — but it didn’t take my fight.
Macmillan supported me and my family through the darkest days, and now I’m walking to say thank you.
Never in a million years did I think it would happen to me.
I’ll never forget the day I found the lump — I just felt it and knew. The hairs on the back of my neck stood on end and I froze.
9th August 2021 was the day my whole life changed. I had a diagnosis: breast cancer. My family and I suddenly found ourselves on the receiving end of cancer, and Macmillan were there for us every step of the way.
There were so many tears, so many sleepless nights. But I found strength in my family — and comfort in the help and support Macmillan gave me.
Getting a cancer diagnosis turns your whole world upside down. Work had to stop, the financial worries began, and life became an endless waiting game for results and appointments. Throughout it all, Macmillan were there — offering advice, emotional support, and the reassurance I desperately needed.
I will always be grateful to everyone who has donated to Macmillan in the past, because your generosity meant I could receive that same help when I needed it most. More and more people are being diagnosed every day, and they deserve that same support.
Let’s keep paying it forward — so that no one has to face cancer alone.
By June 2022, I’d completed chemotherapy and radiotherapy, with a further year of top ups and was finally on the road to recovery. But finishing treatment doesn’t mean life snaps back to normal. I live with peripheral neuropathy, ongoing pain, and chemotherapy fatigue — and still, Macmillan continue to guide and support me through recovery.
So here I am, taking on the Mighty Hike 2026 to give something back.
Let’s do this! 💪💚
But my story doesn’t end there. In July 2022, we were hit with another devastating blow — my mum was diagnosed with breast cancer for the second time. This time it had spread, and despite her incredible strength and fight, she sadly passed away peacefully at home on 19th January 2023. Macmillan helped me through those final weeks — helping me bring Mum home, and being on the phone whenever I needed support.
And now, another dear friend of mine, Gill, is going through her own cancer journey. She’s shown such bravery and determination.
This walk is for Mum, for Gill, for Jane (my wonderful friend who walked with me on my very first Macmillan event), and for everyone affected by cancer.
Because cancer sucks — but together, we can make a difference. 💚
Macmillan supported me and my family through the darkest days, and now I’m walking to say thank you.
Never in a million years did I think it would happen to me.
I’ll never forget the day I found the lump — I just felt it and knew. The hairs on the back of my neck stood on end and I froze.
9th August 2021 was the day my whole life changed. I had a diagnosis: breast cancer. My family and I suddenly found ourselves on the receiving end of cancer, and Macmillan were there for us every step of the way.
There were so many tears, so many sleepless nights. But I found strength in my family — and comfort in the help and support Macmillan gave me.
Getting a cancer diagnosis turns your whole world upside down. Work had to stop, the financial worries began, and life became an endless waiting game for results and appointments. Throughout it all, Macmillan were there — offering advice, emotional support, and the reassurance I desperately needed.
I will always be grateful to everyone who has donated to Macmillan in the past, because your generosity meant I could receive that same help when I needed it most. More and more people are being diagnosed every day, and they deserve that same support.
Let’s keep paying it forward — so that no one has to face cancer alone.
By June 2022, I’d completed chemotherapy and radiotherapy, with a further year of top ups and was finally on the road to recovery. But finishing treatment doesn’t mean life snaps back to normal. I live with peripheral neuropathy, ongoing pain, and chemotherapy fatigue — and still, Macmillan continue to guide and support me through recovery.
So here I am, taking on the Mighty Hike 2026 to give something back.
Let’s do this! 💪💚
But my story doesn’t end there. In July 2022, we were hit with another devastating blow — my mum was diagnosed with breast cancer for the second time. This time it had spread, and despite her incredible strength and fight, she sadly passed away peacefully at home on 19th January 2023. Macmillan helped me through those final weeks — helping me bring Mum home, and being on the phone whenever I needed support.
And now, another dear friend of mine, Gill, is going through her own cancer journey. She’s shown such bravery and determination.
This walk is for Mum, for Gill, for Jane (my wonderful friend who walked with me on my very first Macmillan event), and for everyone affected by cancer.
Because cancer sucks — but together, we can make a difference. 💚
