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On the 20th October 2015, my Dad and hero was diagnosed with Mesothelioma and given just 15-18 months to live.

Mesothelioma is a rare form of cancer that is caused by exposure to asbestos. Mesothelioma has no known cure and a poor prognosis due to the time it takes for symptoms to arise. For many, once diagnosed it is already too late.

My Dad has been the rock through this awful time and has handled this news with nothing but dignity and positivity.  I have always been so close and proud of my Dad and now even more so.

He is a wonderful father and a doting Grandad (Grumps) and it is so unfair that he has been handed this fate but then that is always the way.

Now..... I have always wanted to do a Sky Dive and for Christmas, my wonderful husband has bought me one and I am jumping from the aeroplane on our 5 year wedding anniversary on 3rd February 2017. Geranimo!!!

I have now decided to use this amazing opportunity to raise as much money as I can for Mesothelioma UK. The Sky Dive is already paid for so all donations will go straight to the charity and be greatly appreciated. Due to the nature of this illness it needs as much research as possible so it can be diagnosed and treated sooner to hopefully bring about a more positive prognosis. 

Unfortunately, there is not much more that can be done for my Dad and we just need to appreciate every day but, if we can help anyone else with this research then that is the best we can wish for.

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