Louise's Race for Life

Cancer has taken away family members and friends. My dad battled against it and is now having to battle it once more. His strength is inspiration for me taking part in Race for Life again this year.

My Story

Cancer is happening right now, which is why I'm taking part in a Race for Life 5k to raise money and save lives. On Christmas Eve I walked in to a breast clinic where the amazing staff performed various checks and tests to determine whether a lump was something more than just a lump. I walked out with the all clear, incredibly thankful that it was only a lump, though noticing that the waiting room was full of women who may not have received such happy news. They would have had to endure a tough Christmas and year ahead and I couldn’t bear the thought of it. My dad has battled so strongly, and now has to battle once more and it’s not fair. It’s not fair on anyone and I need to do whatever I can to make a difference in tackling the cruelty of this disease. 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.