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My Story

Back in October 2023 I noticed a lesion on my left leg. After having it checked I was told it was a benign, non-cancerous growth and nothing to concern about. Over the next couple of months the lesion increased in size and began to bleed, so I went back for a second opinion and this is when a biopsy confirmed it was advanced stage 2C melanoma. This obviously came as a huge shock and I’ll never quite be able to articulate how it felt to be told the words ‘you have cancer.’ Around the same time I received my diagnosis, I also found out my partner was pregnant with our first child. Of course I was happy and excited about welcoming our baby to the world, but I was also extremely apprehensive about what the cancer would bring and I knew the year ahead would be my most challenging yet. I underwent surgery at The Christie to remove the lesion in the May, and at the end of September, my partner Lydia gave birth to our little boy, Alfie. The surgery was a success and there are no signs that the cancer has returned which is extremely positive however, I’m not out of the woods just yet. I still have regular scans and check-ups and will continue to do so for the next four to five years. The first routine check up did bring worry and stress, wondering if the cancer had returned and what that could mean. But the more I have these check ups the more confident I become. I have decided I want to give something back and raise money for cancer research by doing the burpee challenge. Fitness is a huge passion of mine but unfortunately, it had to go on the back burner these past 12 months for obvious reasons. So what better way to raise money for a great cause. Any donation will be greatly appreciated! I will record myself every day and upload the full video to my YouTube channel. My profile name is @rickfoster3051 THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT! Rick ❤️

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