Yasmin Afzal
Yasmin's Giving Page
Total raised
£540.00
+ £55.00 Gift Aid
2023 Royal Parks Half Marathon
Sun, 8 Oct 2023 - Sun, 8 Oct 2023
My Story
More often than we'd like, we know someone near and dear to us who has battled with cancer. Some who have defeated it, and sadly some who lost that battle. You can't help but wonder why an early diagnosis was not an option or why we still don’t have cures for some of them, particularly when it comes to cancers that impact women, which I recently discovered are the least researched / invested in amongst all cancer types. It’s a bit mind boggling. I am running in honor of three incredible women in my life. My amee and my closest friend, both of whom displayed incredible strength and resilience in their victorious battles; and, in loving memory of my aunt, who we lost three years ago. I would be very grateful for any donations towards this cause which will make a meaningful impact in the fight against cancer. Huge thank you to everyone that has already donated ❤️ 🙏
CAUSE
Epic Dive
Citi colleagues voted to raise funds for the Epic Dive project in 2024, helping researchers find new ways to detect pancreatic cancer earlier. In England, just 8% of people diagnosed with pancreatic cancer survive their disease for 5 years or more. Often, this is because it’s diagnosed too late, when the cancer has already spread and treatment options are limited. The EPIC DIVE team aims to find new ways to capture and amplify chemical signals given off by pancreatic cancer into the blood. If successful, this research could lead to new tests that help diagnose cancer at an early stage, when the chances of successful treatment are highest, saving lives.
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