When my Mum took early retirement 4 years ago, none of us could predict that just one year into retired life, and she’d be diagnosed with advanced non-small cell lung cancer. We’ve been to hell and back, and thankfully been able to access incredible support and treatment options from Addenbrooke’s, Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation, Macmillan, and Maggie’s. Roy Castle are the only dedicated lung cancer charity in the country - which is incredible. 

Lung cancer in non-smokers, especially women (like my Mum) is fast rising. This can effect anyone; we have to do more to support this. We’re still on the rollercoaster - and I hope that raising as much money as we can will help raise a few smiles and brighten some dark days. I’m doing this for you Mum - my hero x 

Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation's Swim The Distance is back again! Running from April until November were looking for you to swim the distance you choose and raise what you can to support all those affected by lung cancer.Since 1990 Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation has funded over £30 million in lung cancer research, lay the groundwork for lung cancer screening, funded the first ever lung cancer nurse specialist, performed the first ever lung cancer keyhole surgery, funded and built the first lung cancer research centre in the UK, campaigned for life-lengthening treatments, raised awareness of lung cancer, challenge the misconceptions around the disease, provided emotional, practical & financial support for thousand diagnosed & living with lung cancer.We're here to ensure no one faces lung cancer alone. Calls to our Ask the Nurse service have increased 61%, whilst our latest Keep in Touch support service is ensuring the most socially isolated are not overlooked or forgotten.