In August 2024, I went for a routine mammogram and became one of the 20% of women recalled for further investigations.

In September 2024, I received a diagnosis of Invasive Lobular Breast Cancer (ILC). While it is the second most common type of breast cancer, it accounts for only 15% of new diagnoses. ILC has unique biological characteristics and a growth pattern that makes it difficult to detect, as it rarely forms lumps.

In October 2024, I underwent surgery to remove the cancerous cells from my breast and lymph nodes.

Throughout 2024, I have walked, jogged, run, and swum to maintain my mental health and fitness. Initially, after my diagnosis, my world crumbled, and I lost my motivation. However, I quickly realized the focus exercise brings me was invaluable, so I returned to training and just two weeks before my surgery, I participated in a 50km ultra challenge!

Every day, 22 people in the UK are diagnosed with ILC. My goal for 2025 is to participate in 22 running / walking events, ranging from 5km ParkRuns to hopefully completing the same 50km challenge at the end of September.

I am still undergoing active treatment, making this journey a challenge. Yet, I am determined to achieve three goals beyond my own well-being:

1. Raise awareness of Invasive Lobular Cancer.

2. Highlight the importance of self-examination and breast screening.

3. Generate funds to support research into Invasive Lobular Cancer.

I hope you will join me on this journey and support in whatever way you can!

Any donations will be gratefully received but a donation of £22 would be wonderful! If I can raise £22 a day for 2025 I would raise over £8000

#22adayUK

#lobularbreastcanceruk

Event 1: Saturday 4th January 2025 - Bolberry Down ParkRun - 5km ✅🤗

Event 2: Saturday 25th January 2025 - Parke ParkRun - 5km ✅ 💪

Event 3: Saturday 1st February 2025 - Burgess ParkRun - 5km ✅🏃‍♀️

Event 4: Saturday 15th February 2025 - Minehead ParkRun - 5km ✅ 😁

Event 5: Saturday 22nd February 2025 - Battersea ParkRun - 5km ✅ 🥰

Event 6: Saturday 8th March 2025 - Haldon ParkRun - 5km ✅ 😊

Event 7: Saturday 29th March 2025 - Total Coastal - Half marathon ✅🥵

Event 8: Saturday 26th April 2025 - Peckham Rye ParkRun - 5km ✅😶‍🌫️

Event 9: Saturday 3rd May 2025 - Penrose Park ParkRun - 5km ✅☀️

Event 10: Saturday 10th May - Copper Trail - 11.5 miles(ish) ✅😊

Event 11: Saturday 31st May - Trelissick ParkRun - 1km 😢🤕

Future events:

Event 12: Sunday 3rd August - Totnes 10k - 11km

Event 13: Saturday 30th August - Parkrun - 5km

Event 14: Saturday 6th September - ParkRun - 5km

Event 15: Saturday 27th September - Chiltern 50 - 50km

Saturday 15th November - Lobster Lollop - 10 mile

Wednesday 31st December - Final Countdown - 10km

+ 5 more before the end of year!!!