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I’m 63 years old, and in 1991 I was diagnosed with Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma, a cancer of the lymphatic system. Following various courses of radiotherapy and chemotherapy I took up running in 2004, since then I’ve run 7 marathons, including two London. In November 2008 I spent 5 weeks in my local hospital Ysbyty Gwynedd in Bangor undergoing a Stem-cell transplant. Following 6 months off work, I started back running in June 2009. Despite picking up several infections due to a low immune system, my training is now back on track, although the times are slower than pre-transplant.During my transplant I spent 5 days in intensive-care with pneumonia, and it was here, that I decided to run another marathon to prove to myself, and others in a similar position that there is life after treatment. So this April I’m running the Virgin 2010 London Marathon and hope to raise £1000 each for the Lymphoma Society and Alaw Ward where I had the transplant.
You can donate to the Lymphoma Society directly from this page. If you wish to donate to Alaw Ward please contact me on 01407 760914.
If you, or a family member or friend have been affected by lymphoma or a similar condition, and wish to talk to someone who’s been there and done it – give me a ring on 01407 760914
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