Claire-Ann's Race for Life x 2

I'm taking part 2 Edinburgh 10km Race for Life events to raise money to find kinder, more tolerable treatments for cancer patients and to fund vital research!!

In memory of

My wee mum 'Wee Carol'

7th Dec 1949 - 27th Jun 2018

My Story

Here's my story.... I've taken part in the Race for Life since 2006. On June 17th 2014, 2 days after I'd just run the Race for Life, I was given the news that everyone dreads.....You have Cancer. I was youngish, pretty fit, reasonably healthy and felt great, so it came as a bit of a surprise. Thanks to charities like Cancer Research UK, I am still here as I had access to effective treatments like Chemotherapy, Radiotherapy, Herceptin (took part in clinical trail) and I have on-going hormone therapy (Tamoxifen). To mark my 5 years since diagnosis I had grand plans to run a marathon, however I had to change my plans after I started to feel a bit unwell in January. It's ok it's good news! to my surprise I found out I was pregnant! Amazing news after all my body has been through. So instead, I have signed up for 2 10km's in Edinburgh, which I think is still a bit ambitious, but I'm a determined wee soul. 1 in 2 people will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime. Every single pound you donate makes a difference to Cancer Research UK’s groundbreaking work, so please sponsor me now.