Janina Finbow
Brunch at Nina's
Fundraising for Pseudomyxoma Survivor
Story
Such a fun way to once again start the year by inviting a host of friends to join me for Brunch, meet new faces and catch up with others. My warmest thanks to all those who came and supported this fundraising event and to all the local businesses who donated such generous raffle prizes.
The morning helped to raise over £850 which I know will go some way in helping Pseudomyxoma Survivor continue its amazing provision of emotional support and practical advice to both patients and caregivers.
My previous series of #AfterDinnerChats ended with the wonderful Griff Rhys Jones entertaining our audience with hilarious tales of his multifarious & colourful career. He is quite simply a raconteur extraordinaire!
Warmest thanks to Griff & to our previous speakers Clare Mulley, Bill Clegg QC, Sally Gaminara, Rory Cellan Jones and Evan Davis and to all who have donated so generously to Pseudomyxoma Survivor enabling me to reach my £10k (including Gift Aid) target for the charity's vital research project.
Extended thanks to all my friends for their kindness, support and enthusiasm and to Nils Blythe, without whom none of this would have been possible.
Why I'm raising money for Pseudomyxoma Survivor
Six years ago, my daughter Romy was diagnosed with Pseudomyxoma Peritonei (PMP) a rare cancer which usually begins as a slow-growing tumour in the appendix and gradually spreads across the peritoneal area. PMP is difficult to detect and frequently misdiagnosed.
In January 2018 Romy underwent what is known as the MOAS (mother of all surgeries), a 10-hour operation to remove the cancerous substance that had spread throughout her peritoneum.
Whilst Romy is still in recovery, I’m delighted to say she is doing incredibly well and is devoted to her work as a Doula.
I am keen to continue raising awareness of PMP and support Pseudomyxoma Survivor by raising funds for their research project (£50K) for new treatments and their on-going much-needed provision of emotional and practical support to survivors and families. My annual January, "Brunch With Nina" event continues to be well attended by friends to whom I thank for again, so generously donating to Pseudomyxoma Survivor.
Your kindness and generosity have meant so much to me, Romy and to all my family - and to all those affected by Pseudomyxoma Peritonei.
Pseudomyxoma Survivor is a non-profit organisation, run by patients and caregivers and completely dependent on voluntary donations.