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In July last year,  I sat in a heap outside the hospital stunned, crying  and wondering quite how to tell my family I had cancer . These two amazing souls appeared , scooped  me up, gave me a quiet room and a cup of tea and said you just take your time , we are here if you need us. To this day the gratitude I feel for that act of kindness and understanding is immeasurable . This was my first introduction  to the Cancer Care Centre , and myself and friends have,  and are continuing to benefit from this and other services of York Against Cancer.  

They provide very practical support such as the free minibus to radiotherapy appointments  in Leeds ( I hear its a very sociable affair !) and wig clinics, to the sort of support that just makes you feel a little bit better, such as make up workshops, reflexology , a craft group and holiday homes for respite .  Most of all , the doors are always open for a cup of tea and chat . 

As I took up running to help me get back to feeling a bit more like me after being poorly,  taking part in a run to raise funds  for a cancer charity that has given me so much was an obvious choice .As I write this I can't actually run 10 k,  but I figured every pound raised will motivate me to train just a little bit harder ..... My aim is to actually run round rather than just turn up and potter about, and whilst I'm more than happy to be the fat lass at the back, I really don't want to let the side down by not getting to the finish line !  My 7 year old daughter took the photo above as I was about to set off 'getting fit'... 

You can read more about the amazing things York Against Cancer do here.  

https://www.yorkagainstcancer.org.uk/home