I was not planning to 'edit' my story. I wanted my beautiful friend Lucy-May to see each of my 12 challenges; she got to see 1.  Fighting admirably throughout her journey with Cholangiocarcinoma, she never complained about the hand she was dealt. Lucy is a true inspiration and the determination she had cannot be matched. A wonderful person, with a heart of gold and the biggest smile imaginable, I will miss her terribly.

I have lost my keeper of secrets, my role model and my ray of sunshine. However, I have not lost my motivation to help AMMF and continue with my 12 challenges. They are a wonderful charity who have been a huge support to family and friends alike. Please dig deep into your pockets and give generously. Awareness has to be raised and solutions found to stop other people experiencing the pain Lucy's family and friends are feeling...

AMMF is the only UK charity currently raising awareness and supporting research into the causes, methods of earlier diagnosis and treatment of Cholangiocarcinoma (CC).

Although CC is described as a 'rare' cancer it is actually the second most common cancer arising in the liver. It is extremely difficult to diagnose accurately and early. Often by the time a diagnosis is given the patient is in the advanced stages and the only potential cure, surgery, is no longer an option.

Unfortunately CC is on the increase across all age groups, including younger people. AMMF is working tirelessly to support research into the causes and treatment of this devastating disease but they cannot succeed without our help.

January 25th Meltham Tough 10km run

February 27th Cycle Coast to Coast on an exercise bike

March 8th Harewood House 10km Trail run

April 12th Sheffield Half Marathon

May 10th Leeds Half Marathon

June 27th Leeds Total Warrior

July - Holiday

August 16th Yorkshire 3 Peaks challenge

October 11th York 10 mile run

November 7th Leeds MoRunning (10km)

November 15th Leeds Abbey Dash (10km)

December 19th Home Made Triathlon: 1km swim, Wakefield Wheel (approx 37 miles) on bike, 10km run - finishing at mine with a party!!

I will be completing all of these challenges but I will not be doing them alone. Lots of my family and friends will be joining me along the way and I am extremely grateful to all of them for getting involved. If they didn't, it would be a very lonely journey.

I will post regular updates and photos of all the events so you can track my progress as well as my fundraising target.

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