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Shine London 2018 - Full Marathon
Sat 22 Sep 2018
This one’s for Lisa, if I‘ve anywhere near half the strength she had, I’ll smash this xxx
In memory of
Lisa Bates
In April 2018, having fought metastatic breast cancer for 4 years, Lisa’s health very suddenly and rapidly declined. We tragically lost Lisa from our lives on 19 April. Lisa was one in a million, I was only lucky enough to know her for a few short years, but she was one of the very best people I know, someone whose strength and courage I truly admired. One of life’s rare jewels who you could literally natter to about anything and everything for hours - our shared love of Take That was a significant talking point. A devoted wife and Mummy, Lisa never let her ongoing treatment get in the way of her enjoying her life to the max with her family and friends. Where many, including myself, would likely have hidden under their duvet, Lisa stared cancer straight in the eye and told it categorically that it could “do one” - she was a bit bossy like that... So I am not walking the Shine Marathon because I am sad those who love Lisa have lost her. I am walking this marathon to celebrate the strength, courage and sheer stubbornness this amazing lady had when faced with cancer. Inspirational beyond words, forever cherished and loved by all that knew her, Lisa. Nicky xxxx
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