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Miles better now
I'm Walking 10 Miles for Macmillan Cancer Support because they are amazing!!!
Event: Macmillan - Sheffield Walk on 17/06/2012
Team Members: Nicola Miller
£270.00 raised
33 donations
My Target:
£270.00 raised so far
How to make a donation
Donate online at - www.justgiving.com/Sarah-Miller10
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By text message to donate £10 Text £10
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My story
Monday the 6th of June 2010 was the first day of a week of annual leave, for my birthday which is on the 10th. I started to feel unwell with aches and a migraine during that first day off. I thought great, that's me ill for my annual leave and for my birthday. On the Tuesday I started to get lumps all over my neck popping up over the course of the day like marbles underneath my skin. You could actually see them if I turned my head to the side. On the Wednesday I was supposed to go to the doctor but I felt really sick and thought I couldn't make the bus journey. So I stayed at home curled up on the sofa, convinced I had mumps or some other virus like most people would have. Thursday the 10th my Birthday, my other half practically packed me into the car and drove me to the doctors, I simply didn’t have the energy to go myself. I now know that decision helped save my life. I had without even realising it been feeling ill leading up to this, but put it down to a busy period at work. Looking back I can see how easy it could have been to miss the symptoms and it may have been a very different outcome from the beginning.
On the 10th of June 2010 I went to the doctors, my doctor took what I thought was a routine blood test and I went home. Still thinking I had a virus and needed to rest, I thought nothing of it but later that day I got a phone call that Ill never forget not for the rest of my life. My blood results were abnormal, they thought I had cancer. In just a few days I went from feeling run down to being told I had cancer. I was in utter shock!! I was only young, where did that come from?? I was admitted to hospital on the 11th of June 2010 with Acute Myeloid Leukaemia at just 27yrs old.
Acute Leukaemia is an aggressive form of blood cancer that affects the cells of the bone marrow. It develops so quickly that life expectancy untreated is around 2-4mnths. Thats why my health rapidly declined, and why I was so lucky they found it. I had to be treated fast and had my first round of chemo, which started within a week of my diagnosis on the 17th June 2010
I had 4 rounds of intensive chemotherapy over 6 months which I spent most of in hospital, including several consecutive weeks in isolation. I lost all my hair, had to have countless blood transfusions and what seemed like a million other tests and treatments most days. During my chemo my body had to fight infection with no immune system. I battled two types of pneumonia at the same time and had temporary damage to my kidneys because of all drugs I had needed. It seemed so unreal but despite all this, nearly two years later I am currently fighting fit.
I am walking for Macmillan on the 17th to mark exactly 2yrs since that very first dose of chemo. On that day I was trying to come to terms with everything that was happening to me, not knowing what the outcome would be. It is such a terrifying experience, you have so much to face mentally and physically. I felt so lost and had so many questions racing through my mind, at a million miles per hour! My life was changed in the blink of an eye and places like Macmillan help with some of those questions they provide so much support and information to patients and families. It helped me so much and I want to mark how far I have come, by helping the ones that helped me. Please sponsor us no matter how big or small it all means so much :o) Sxxx
My gallery 4
My updates 7
Yay!! I made it!!! Big day arrived and it has been megga!! All the people taking part were amazing. I cryed a little, but I am so happy. It was a perfect way to mark this milestone!!! Sxxx
Thanks to everyone for donating so far, I am really overwhelmed how much ppl have donated considering prices are always on the rise!! Many thanks, I will gladly walk those miles for all of you!! Sxx
Amazing, nearly enough to provide a Macmillan nurse for a whole day!! Come on folks spread the word!! Thank you all for your support!!
Added another picture, with my hair all gone :o(. I hope no one finds it offensive, I am just wanting to give a visual of how it actually happens. Its all real, I just want to raise awareness and help Macmillan!!! Big loves!!! Sxx
Uploaded one of my pictures, this was me less than a month after, diagnosis, we had to shave my hair because it was falling out so quickly, 2 days later it was completely gone. I know there are others needing help to get through this, please lets get some more pennies!! Sxx
My charity
Macmillan Cancer Support
Charity Registration No. 261017
Macmillan Cancer Support improves the lives of people affected by cancer. We provide practical, medical, emotional and financial support and push for better cancer care. One in three of us will get cancer. Two million of us are living with it. We are all affected by cancer. We can all help. We are Macmillan.
Donations 33
Good Luck tomorrow I'm proud of you! :0)
Donation by Trevor Russell on 16/06/12
£25.00
+ £6.25 Gift Aid
:)
Donation by Jody Ingham on 01/06/12
£5.00
+ £1.25 Gift Aid
Donation by Stuart Gibson on 01/06/12
Donation by Anonymous on 21/05/12
£5.00
+ £1.25 Gift Aid
you are one hell of a trooper!! happy to help as i know only too well what a gr8 job they do, best of luck lots of love samm&family. x x x
Donation by samantha ward on 18/05/12
£5.00
+ £1.25 Gift Aid
Donation by Jessica Blockley on 18/05/12
£5.00
+ £1.25 Gift Aid
Hi Sarah. I'm doing the Edinburgh marathon in 10 days but its nothing compared to the achievements you have made. All the best and good luck. X
Donation by Nicholas Shepherd on 17/05/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
You go girl, you truly are an inspiration. Well done and good luck with everything. ((HUGS)) xx
Donation by Leanne Food on 16/05/12
£5.00
Good luck Sarah, your story really touched me. Sorry it can't be more but every little helps. Macmillan are amazing x
Donation by Frances Bird on 16/05/12
£5.00
+ £1.25 Gift Aid
Donation by felicity leary on 10/05/12
£5.00
Good luck Sarah! xx
Donation by Becky Churcher on 10/05/12
Hi Sarah sorry its not more good luck Mum
Donation by Anne Miller on 04/05/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Donation by Simon Randall on 29/04/12
£5.00
+ £1.25 Gift Aid
Donation by Mo Bobat on 27/04/12
£5.00
+ £1.25 Gift Aid
Happy to support you, fellow AML survivor. x
Donation by DARREN WRIGHT on 27/04/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Really upset me reading all that you have been through...never realised how bad it was. Big loves Vic xxx
Donation by Victoria Muir on 26/04/12
£10.00
I had not idea you have been through it.. Lots of love xx
Donation by Lucy Munford on 26/04/12
£5.00
+ £1.25 Gift Aid
Good Luck Miller. x
Donation by James Bough on 26/04/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Remember it like it was yesterday. So proud of you, Sarah! Lots of love xx
Donation by Mark Carrick on 26/04/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Wishing you both lots of luck and energy! ;D Love Les, Bex and Gabe xxxxx
Donation by Becks Leaper on 25/04/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
From Dan & Vic xxxxx
Donation by Nicola Miller on 20/04/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Donation by Kirsten Palmer on 19/04/12
£3.00
Damn you & your story! Made me cry.....& donate again!!! :)
Donation by Emma Burrows on 19/04/12
£5.00
+ £1.25 Gift Aid
Donation by shellie moschini on 16/04/12
£5.00
+ £1.25 Gift Aid
Good luck Sarah
Donation by Yvonne Luke on 16/04/12
£10.00
Donation summary
- * Online donations£270.00
- Offline donations£0.00
- Text donations£0.00
- Total raised£270.00
- Gift Aid£58.00
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