In January 2021, the wonderful Ali Bridewell was diagnosed with Breast Cancer. It's still early days as we understand the full picture and it has certainly come as a huge shock for us all. Particularly with lockdown restrictions making it very hard to be there for each other in real life.

But if Ali-B has taught us anything, it's the importance of positivity, resilience, faith and community - and these things are going to be needed in abundance as we face the next few months and support her through what is expected to be some tough treatment. 

We are only at the start of this journey but over the coming months, as family and friends of Ali, we are hoping to take on a range of fundraising challenges for a variety of causes. Please get involved, donate and help us bring some positivity and light to an otherwise scary and concerning situation.

Over on Instagram (@busymamabookclub) I will be running auctions, hosting readathons, stack challenges and giveaways. Come along and get your books out!