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Updated on Jan 31st 2011 at 11:09 PM from the JustGiving API

Seriously guys, have been overwhelmed with the donations recently. Thank you very much, it means alot (and also means I'll definitely be doing it now!) :)

 

 

Hi guys,

My very good friend Steven Ellis from Llannefydd, North Wales was diagnosed with melanoma in June 2006. You wouldn't have guessed it... He dealt with it like he faced anything that was a challenge in his life.


Sadly in May 2010, after 4 years of treatment, Steve died. He was 29. He is, and will be sorely missed by everyone.


However, his fantastic zest for life and adventure still lives on in people who knew him. So I plan on putting that to good use…a little about that in a minute.


While he was in hospital, Steve received the most amazing care from so many medical professionals. Professor Dalgleish and his team at The Cancer Vaccine Institute (CVI) in London are working on various aspects of improving the survival rate of melanoma patients by using many alternative treatments to boost the immune response to kill cancer cells, and the use of chemotherapy combined with immunotherapy. 


The support given by Professor Dalgleish gave Steve and his family great hope and enabled them to enjoy the last 4 years of Steve's life. He was always there, positive and ready with an alternative treatment.


In light of this, I plan on doing something special to honour the hard work that is carried out everyday by these amazing people, and to Steve - and the many happy memories we made all over the world.


The Challenge (s) I have set myself to train for, and complete:


Sunday 15th May – BUPA Great Manchester Run

10 kilometres through the centre of Manchester.


Sunday 21st May - Gothenburg Half Marathon, Sweden

Having never done a half marathon before, I figured the worlds biggest would be a good place to tick that box. Training will be hard, and a lot of work.


Friday/Saturday 18/19 June - Vätternrundan, Sweden

Having never owned a road bike, I thought it was high time to buy one and enter myself in a race. All I knew was that I wanted to do something that truly pushed my boundaries. So I have entered myself in a 300 km race (186.41 miles to us) that follows the shoreline of Lake Vättern in central Sweden. My start time is 11.30pm and I am expecting to cycle through the night and into Saturday, with an 'expected' finishing time 15 hours later.


I have lost a close friend, who I knew from when we were young. Although this wont change the past, completing this challenge I have set myself will contribute to Professor Dalgleish continuing with his invaluable work to save lives from this awful disease and give other friends and families hope.


Steve wrote a letter to his family before he died, and a part of it read,


"You control how you react to different situations and I ask you to react positively to this one".


That pretty much sums the guy up.

Cheers,

Christian



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Many congratulations Christian, all so very worthwhile. Donation by Sue Wolfendale on 31/08/11

 
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What a FANTASTIC achievement, for a GREAT cause. Extremely Proud of you mate xx Donation by Matthew Karbowiak on 06/07/11

 
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Donation by Nigel Speirs on 30/06/11

 
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Amazing work for a great cause, your friend would be so proud xo Donation by Hannah Jones on 26/06/11

 
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Huge effort lad, great cause Donation by Gruff Roberts on 26/06/11

 
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Donations from: Auntie Judy & Uncle Dei - £30 Mark Welsh - £10 Thank you Donation by Various on 23/06/11

 
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Donation by Mrs E M Whittaker on 23/06/11

 
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Donation by Jim Hackett on 23/06/11

 
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Donation by Sophie Webb on 23/06/11

 
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Donation by Terry and Sue Griffiths on 22/06/11

 
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!enod llew Donation by Sam Richards on 20/06/11

 
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Well done, well done (in the manner of Colin Williams). Donation by Stephen Davies on 20/06/11

 
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Superb achievement Donation by Chris Wilson on 20/06/11

 
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Congratulations Christian on your fantastic achievement xx Donation by ANNA KARBOWIAK on 19/06/11

 
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With love and luck from Josie & Neal - looking forward to hearing all about it xx Donation by Josie Jo on 17/06/11

 
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Donation by Anne Haydock on 13/06/11

 
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Good Luck Christian xxxxx Donation by The Ballingers on 11/06/11

 
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Good Luck Christian Donation by Alex White on 10/06/11

 
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Good Luck Christian! You've worked so hard for this, you should be so proud of yourself! All the best! Kirsty Donation by Kirsty Stewart on 08/06/11

 
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Good luck mate. It is great that you have raised so much money so far. Steven would have loved to have done this with you. Tim & Gill Donation by Tim Allen on 28/05/11

 
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Good luck! We are very proud of you and love you lots. Ian, Laura, Harry and Sam xxx Donation by Ian Martin on 25/05/11

 
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Good luck Christian. Well done on raising so much for charity. Donation by Andy, Bec, Daniel, George & Fliss on 23/05/11

 
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"On yer bike" Christian! Hope you reach your target - we are proud of you. Donation by Gareth and Kath Royles on 22/05/11

 
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Hope your run went well yesterday & ur not 2 sore this am. Good luck with your future activities Donation by Jenny Angel on 16/05/11

 
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Such a wonderful thing to do in memory of your friend! Let's hope the money raised will save lives!! Best of luck, Kate Donation by Kate Jackson on 15/05/11

 
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