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My story

 

Thanks for visiting my fundraising page.

I was 37 when I was diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer in July 2008. A second round of surgery the following month revealed the cancer had metastasised (spread) to a lymph node in my armpit. My doctor laid out his plans for me, but wasn't able to offer any very encouraging statistics for what are extremely gruelling treatments.

I immediately embarked on a crash course to learn everything(!) I could about my type of breast cancer and the various treatments available. I found other approaches that look more hopeful and that are more in line with my philosophy of health and approach to life.

Since November I’ve been on a rigorous detox and supplement programme (which takes up about five hours each day) and a strict diet - dairy, meat, sugar, alcohol and yeast free. The programme is boosting my immune system, detoxifying and alkalising my body, and making my body cancer unfriendly. I generally feel healthy and well, and have continued to work as much possible, whilst learning to take care and nurture myself. Alongside the programme, I also do a mixture of things that I feel support me each day – such as Qi Gong, yoga, stretching, meditation, running or brisk walking.

To date, my treatment (unavailable on the NHS) has cost over £12000, and currently costs about £900 a month for supplements. I’ve borrowed as much money as I can. This is the reason I’m asking for your help. Please contribute what you can so that I can continue this approach that gives me most hope.

Thank you.

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Our prayers are with you always. Donation by Friends of Lina Nahass in Dubai 22/11/09  

£1,000.00 + £282.05 Gift Aid

Hi Karen my son and I wish you strength and send you great big hugs Donation by Kanyon & Pam 18/11/09  

£50.00

This is a gift on behahalf of Oliver and Lauren from Jood's Blue class, and on behalf of my brother Khalid - all for their November bdays. love u Donation by Lina Nahhas 17/11/09  

£100.00

Hi Karen, we're friend of Jean-Marc and Nathalie, and very touched by your fight. Looking forward for meeting you. Donation by anonymous 13/11/09  

£50.00

Hi Karen, we are friends of lina from dubai. sending you warmth, love and healing energy. Donation by Nirmala and Nassim 10/11/09  

£100.00

lots of love Donation by anonymous 29/10/09  

£50.00

On behalf of Jood Donation by Anonymous 24/10/09  

£30.00

WIth best wishes Morag & Ben Donation by Morag Richardson 23/10/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Hi Karen, very touched by your strength - keep it up! Donation by Ranjit 12/10/09  

KEEP GOING KAREN, MEANT TO DO THIS AGES AGO. HOPE TO SEE YOU AGAIN SOON SAM & CHRIS SMOOTHY Donation by SAM SMOOTHY 06/10/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Hello Karen, I am sending you a drawing by mail, next to money that will make you better! Donation by Wende (Jessie's daughter) 06/10/09  

£25.00

I've heard and read about your story to date, and wish you good luck with your journey. A friend of Davina's. Donation by Paul Simmons 05/10/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

I'm thinking of you, Karen Donation by Jonathan Andrews 04/10/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Warrior Goddess Donation by Powerful Paul 30/09/09  

£75.00

Donation by Anonymous 29/09/09  

£30.00

Dear Karen, Wishing you a speedy recovery. My love and thoughts are with you. MartineXXXXX Donation by MARTINE PIDWELL 29/09/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. (Matthew 7:7) Donation by Sara 24/09/09  

£50.00

Donation by Anonymous 24/09/09  

£50.00

Best Wishes. Donation by Anon. 24/09/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Hi Karen. I'm a friend of Lina's in Dubai. I strongly believe in alternative medicine and I wish you strength and joy through this challenge you face. Donation by Eva Sayre 24/09/09  

£15.00

Token of our continued love, support and encouragement. Donation by Richard Waller 23/09/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Hi Karen, thinking of you every day. Tons of luv to you both Donation by P and B 06/09/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Hey Karen, my thoughts are with you - I hope this helps with your effort. Love, C. Donation by Cédric Bouët-Willaumez 20/08/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Good luck Karen. You are an inspiration. Donation by Eve Turner 14/08/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

With love and healing from my heart to yours x Donation by Kate - Inspired Lives 12/08/09  

£150.00 + £42.31 Gift Aid

Hay, little badgerina ... with all my love and fighting spirit !... jm Donation by Jean Marc Racine 01/08/09  

£150.00

With love to my dear friend, hugs n xx Donation by Karim Hirani 01/08/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous 31/07/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

I'm sending you love more often than money. I hope you're getting that too! Want you on this Earth for a long long time yet. XX AL Donation by Alan Huyshe 30/07/09  

£10.00

Karen you really are a true inspiration. Looking forward to seeing you in September for Rach's wedding Donation by Kim Longthorpe 30/07/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
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