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Weʼve raised £7,627 to Help Helen change her life to help other cancer patients through Iyengar Yoga & Therapy
- Funded on Monday, 12th February 2024
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Story
Background
Helen was dealt her hardest challenge yet and sadly it has taken its toll. In November 2020 after a year of illnesses Helen was diagnosed with Splenic Marginal Zone Lymphoma (an incurable cancer) in both her spleen and bone marrow with a rare side effect of angioedema.Because of this Helen has been unable to work and this has impacted her ability to earn enough money to cover her living costs.
Inevitable change yet again!
When you have an incurable cancer it changes the way you think about everything.
You go through your chemo and as I did following chemo, my immunotherapy treatment. I have no immune protection and ended up in hospital with sepsis a couple of times.
I have been told to be safe time and time again as coming into contact with a cold could put me back in hospital - never mind Covid. Helen remains at high risk. (even at the end of May 23, I have had blood tests to see if I have sepsis again).
Exhausted and fatigued
The whole experience has been exhausting and fatigue is now part of my daily life. Psychologically it has been more than demanding, so much so I have weekly counselling.
Now on top of my cancer I have a large Thymus Cyst between my heart and lungs which leaves me breathless and fatigued .
Yoga and Therapy
During these last two years I have realised the importance of counselling to help me on this cancer journey. Initially I thought I could help with just teaching yoga but it’s clear to me now that counselling is where I want to help others in the future.
I have already started a mindfulness course but for me to help the cancer community I would need a recognised therapy qualification. So the project to raise sufficient funds goes on.
The money raised will be used to:
Continue with the mindfulness couse
obtain my therapy qualification
This guarantees Helen will give back to cancer patients through her Iyengar Yoga Teaching and Therapy. A very powerful support during dreadful times for cancer patients.
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154
Hannah Bentley
Jul 5, 2023
I miss Helen and her amazing teaching so much. I think of her often. She is an amazing lady and an inspiration. She will make the most brilliant therapist. Sending love and strength x
£50.00
Anonymous
Feb 21, 2023
Judy Waldman
Dec 7, 2022
Helen, you will always be part of our shared Iyengar journey with your enthusiasm, warmth and great laugh. Wishing you a good recovery and that you achieve your goal. Much love, Judy
£50.00
Roberta
Dec 7, 2022
Helen, I used to attend your classes and it meant a lot to me. I’m very sad to hear about your battle with cancer. I’ll be thinking of you and your family. I wish you all the best. Roberta xx
£40.00
Paul
May 30, 2022
I used to go to your Yoga classes--which were wonderful. Wishing you all the luck in the world.
£30.00
Peter Brew
May 28, 2022
Keep fighting
£40.00
Ruth
Feb 20, 2022
Wishing you and your family much love
£20.00
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