Prior to the outbreak of Covid-19 I was running a number of weekly Pilates classes for a wide variety of population groups.  However as a result of the outbreak I have postponed all face to face classes and moved online. 

My aim is to provide free online Pilates classes to help people to be able to continue to exercise and achieve some sense of routine in these unpredictable times.  At this time more than ever continuing to exercise is so important for not only our physical but mental health, especially for those facing long periods of self-isolation. 

I will be running these classes for free so that they are available to all but wanted to give the option of being able to give a donation towards this amazing charity if they so wished. 

Velindre Cancer Centre is very close to mine and my families hearts.  My incredible mother in law was diagnosed in 2015 with stage 4 bowel cancer and over the last five years has undergone 4 courses of 4 cycles of chemotherapy and radiotherapy, 7 operations - iliostomy, a bowel resection, two liver metatasectomies, two lung metatasectomies and a thyroidectomy. She is currently awaiting further surgery.

When you ask her how she feels? 

She answers lucky:

1. For still being here 

2. For having support of her family and friends throughout these times

She has met many people facing the same battles who have not had this support and somehow still manage to not only survive but thrive. This is done with the help of the expertise and caring support from Velindre Cancer Centre and its staff. 

Her treatment has been through Velindre Cancer Centre and with the troubled times ahead that our NHS faces I wanted to support this service in a time when it to is likely to face great changes, challenges and ultimately difficult decisions.

If everyone shows just half the courage she has over the past five years then I have no worries that we will all get through these difficult times together. 

Any amount you feel you can donate would be amazing.

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