In March 2019, aged 51, I was diagnosed with Bowel Cancer. I had surgery which successfully removed the tumour a few weeks later. In order for my colon to heal completely I was given a Stoma. I then went thorough a course of chemotherapy.
A year later I was given the "all clear" before then having a Stoma reversal operation in March 2020. Just in the nick of time before the first Lockdown!
I feel incredibly lucky!
During my treatment, Yeleni Therapy and Support - a local Herefordshire Charity - kept me sane and relaxed! I received 1:1 yoga sessions with Mike. My time at Yeleni was the only time I could completely switch off and relax and not worry about my treatment or my family. In Lockdown no.1 when I was recovering from my second operation and coping with the stress of homeschooling - Yeleni’s support continued with online yoga sessions - again they had come to the rescue of keeping me sane!!
In 2021 I am walking 1000 miles to raise funds so that Yeleni can continue to support other cancer sufferers with their free programme of therapies and wellbeing sessions.
You are completely amazing - which I knew already. Glad I spotted this on FB! 🤩😘
Great achievement Louise! With love from The Worthing family xxx
1000 mile challenge completed on November 22nd. Thank you so much to everyone who sponsored me and gave generously to Yeleni!
| Online donations: | £1,065.00 |
| Match funding: | £0.00 |
| Raised offline: | £0.00 |
| Gift Aid: | £198.75 |
| Total raised: | £1,263.75 |
FREE complementary therapy sessions & ongoing support for anyone with any cancer at any stage
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