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Just over 12 months ago my amazing dad was diagnosed with Multiple Myleoma and was told it is terminal. 

For anyone that doesn't know what this is, Myeloma is a blood cancer that develops in plasma cells. Plasma cells are a white blood cell made in the bone marrow. 

As you can imagine, this diagnosis was heart breaking. It also came at a time when covid had hit. The first thing you want to do when you hear that awful news is hug that person..and i couldn't. Instead, dad and I spent weeks talking to each other through his living room window. Possibly the hardest thing I've ever had to do. 

 Despite all that, my dad has proven that he is a fighter. He has had a ridiculous amount of chemotherapy, lost his hair and eyebrows (which have bizarrely now grown back dark-hes pleased with this!), he had a stem cell transplant in November and now has a second transplant this month.

His second transplant is using cells from a donor. It carries a high risk but I know dad will continue to fight it. 

I am tackling The Great North Run to raise awareness for Myleoma cancer and to also raise money for the charity so that the research can continue and hopefully one day a cure can be found. 

A half marathon is definitely a challenge for me. But if dad can tackle everything he's had thrown at him, then I can get through a couple of hours of running! 

Any donations will be very much appreciated.

Danni xx 

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