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My story

 

Dad never knew he had Prostate Cancer until the last year of his life when he was diagnosed as having secondary cancer to his spine.

He had nothing more than a back ache in the summer of 2004 and was still working on site as a builder. But by September of that year, Dad had severe leg pain and was then diagnosed with cancer and told he could have had it for approximately 4 years.

Dad never at any stage wanted to know the likely outcome, even having spinal compression the following summer, leaving him paralysed chest down. He never gave up the fight.  Life was so precious to Dad and just like any 'big kid' he had plenty of dreams that he so wanted to fulfil.

I cannot help but feel that this was not Dad's time to go and at 57 still had so much to live for. With a better awareness of this cancer, we might have read all the small signs earlier than 4 years down the line and maybe given Dad a better chance of survival.

If nothing else is achieved by entering this Triathlon, than raising a little awareness to this huge un-spoken about cancer, then we have succeeded.

So here's the team - Me (Daughter No 1), Mum,  husband Robert and our dear friend Vern (he must be more mad than we are). Sally (Daughter No 2), to our surprise and delight, has fallen pregnant and unfortunately had to pull out of the race. Now, her main duties on the day will be to ensure we get loads of encouragement and complete the massive task of helping Mum find her bike !!!!

So, on Saturday 5th August 2006 we'll be competing in the London Triathlon. For those of you not familiar with the format it all starts with a 750m swim followed by a 20km cycle and then to finish it all up a 5km run!!!! Rob and Vern have been warned that they may have to carry Mum and I over the finish line to ensure we all finish the race.

If Dad were here now he'd say, 'You're all mad' but I know deep down he would be so proud.

A small percentage of the money raised will be going to the Isabel Hospice in Welwyn Garden City, where Dad was cared for so well in the last weeks of his life.  It's important to us that they get some form of recognition for all their dedication and compassion in caring for us as a family as well as Dad.

Thank you for visiting our site and I do hope you will dig deep to help this much needed charity.

www.prostate-cancer.org.uk/

Jan, it's a short distance but your efforts will go so far. Donation by JCM 25/06/06  

£250.00

Good Luck Donation by Tessa Morgan 23/06/06  

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Filled with admiration - also think you are mad! Donation by vivienne Oliver 22/06/06  

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Good luck Donation by Margo McLenan 22/06/06  

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BEST OF LUCK! Donation by KATE PEARCE 22/06/06  

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Good Luck with your Triathlon! Donation by Sue Lambert 22/06/06  

£200.00 + £56.41 Gift Aid

Jan - best of luck to you all and keep up the swimming and training at 37 degrees. Donation by Irene Kent 21/06/06  

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Good luck! Donation by Colin Dempster 21/06/06  

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Donation by emma lambert 21/06/06  

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Good luck!! Donation by Rachel & Ricky 20/06/06  

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Donation by Mark Adams 20/06/06  

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The very best of luck - very impressive! Donation by Lisa Barnett 20/06/06  

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What an amazing thing to do. Wishing you all the very best of luck. Donation by Mel and Ali 20/06/06  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Nuts -but Great ! Donation by Martin Foulds 19/06/06  

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Good Luck! Donation by Trish 19/06/06  

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Donation by maggie mills 19/06/06  

£250.00 + £70.51 Gift Aid

All the best, will be thinking of you! Donation by Sunette 19/06/06  

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Good luck to you all Donation by James & Mel 19/06/06  

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Well done Jan, family and Vern. Will be thinking of you on the day - Good Luck! Donation by Glenda Hyslop 16/06/06  

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Good luck! Donation by Olly Dunn 16/06/06  

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Best of luck to you all Donation by Simon Kirkhope 16/06/06  

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A very worthy cause - the best of luck to you all. Donation by Lisa Smallman 16/06/06  

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YOUR MESSAGE MOVED ME SO MUCH - GGOD LUCK ON THE DAY Donation by Helen McAllister 16/06/06  

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Donation by O Morris 16/06/06  

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Donation by Helen Swords 16/06/06  

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All the best Jan and family Donation by Martin Trott 16/06/06  

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What a fantastically mad endeavour - Good luck to you all Donation by Liz Bingham 16/06/06  

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Good luck Jan & family - what a wonderful way to commemorate your husband/father xx Donation by Yvonne Cheney 16/06/06  

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Such a worthwhile cause - 2 of my uncles had this cancer. All the very best of luck! Donation by Jo Robinson 16/06/06  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Donation by Tom Burton 16/06/06  

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