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Friday 6th MarMy best friend of 30 years is once again going through breast cancer.
Her first diagnosis was five years ago. And now, here we are again.
If you ever want to learn something about strength, look at Jesse.
Her positive spirit is something else. Her laugh fills a room. But above everything, everything she does is centred around her two girls and their happiness. They are her absolute world.
On Monday she had a mastectomy.
And she took it on like a complete warrior.
Of course there were tears… who wouldn’t cry after a major operation? But those tears felt like relief. Relief that this was progress. A step forward.
And it absolutely is.
For years I’ve watched people walk past my parents’ house raising money for The Royal Marsden. I always hoped we would never be touched by this disease.
Let alone my best friend.
And let alone a second time.
Some of my best memories in life are with Jesse.
We’ve laughed until we couldn’t breathe.
Partied harder than most.
And always had each other’s backs.
Her diagnosis does something strange to your perspective on life.
It makes you realise how precious everything is.
So I’ve decided to do the walk this year.
Because sometimes you just have to show up.
It’s also a reminder of something else…. put your phone down once in a while. Look at what’s around you. The people, the moments, the laughter.
We are far more in control of how we experience life than we realise.
You can choose how you show up.
You can choose how you respond.
You can choose to really live this life.
Or let it pass you by.
If you’re able to, please donate to support the incredible work of The Royal Marsden and the people who care for those we love.
(Truthfully, I’m also doing it because I need an excuse to buy new trainers… 😅)
So recommendations welcome.
And donations even more so.
❤️
Thank you to my Sponsors
£5
Steph Ohagan
£20
Neil O’hagan
Wishing you all the best of luck 😎
£35
James Simpson
£35
Jesse Chaplin
So proud of you bestie xxx
£300
Tom O’hagan
£20
Eoin
Fantastic cause. Love Eoin and Lizzie.
£20
Roisin Dore
All the best!
£20
Rhian Keggans
Good Luck! Rhian, Ed, Evie, Aedan & Nadine x
£50
Lianne
Good Luck for the big walk.
£5
Claire Mundle
Go Kate! Thinking of your friend too xx
£5
Nat
Good luck!
£10
Kim Edwards
Thinking of you and Jesse, and may the stars shine for you on your epic walk!
£10
Anonymous
£5
Victoria Presswood
£5
Vicky Jackson Hill
Good luck Kate - the Marsden March is such a special day for an incredible cause. You’ll smash it. Vic (Tuesday netball)
£20
Shelan Sabir
Good luck x
£10
Celeste
£20
Ewa Everett
Wishing your friend and her family all the best. Good luck, and God bless.
£20
Karen Jenkins
Amazing charity, enjoy fundraising. Xx
£35
Danai Moghrabi Peerun
£10
Emma And Gracie
Good luck with the walk. Such an important cause 💕💕💕
£5
Abigail Foster
Good luck Kate (Holly’s Mum)
£15
Lucy Parley
£40
Susi, Tim & Maya
Go for it Kate! Thinking of your friend and our own friends and relatives battling this horrible disease. Love Susi, Tim, Maya and Ginny xx
£10
Claudia Iturralde
All the best Kate! You’ve got this 😘🙌🏼
£20
Ping Ip
Good luck Kate xx
£20
Lucy Durrant
£15
Amelia Bull
Good luck Kate. Amazing cause x
£5
Van Nguyen
Good luck x
£20
Sheila Brunning
Good luck Kate!
£15
Catherine Brown
Good Luck! Great Cause. Cat xx
£1,000
Tom O’hagan
Love this xx
£35
Margaret Ohagan
Good luck, will be cheering you on !
