In October 2020, my wife, Suzy, was finally diagnosed with stage 4 Hodgkin’s lymphoma. This was after many months fighting to be heard that something was wrong after one minor illness followed another despite the fact it turns out she had a 10cm long tumour in her chest.

Complicated by the impact of Covid-19 she received firstly chemotherapy and following a relapse underwent more chemo, a stem cell replacement procedure and radiotherapy.

She has now been in remission for just over a year and with our three boys we are trying to move forward with our lives and create our new normal.

In September, she will be completing the fastest zip line in the world for charity. Lymphoma Action relies on donations so that people effected by this disease are given support and hope.

September is Blood Cancer Awareness Month and whether you’ve recently been diagnosed, are living with lymphoma, or have a loved one who has been affected, you can count on us to support you and your family or friends from diagnosis, through treatment, and beyond.

Despite being the UK’s 5th most common cancer and the most common blood cancer, we know that many people don’t know about lymphoma symptoms and the support available. Taking part in our very special Zip Challenge event this September will help us to raise awareness as well as vital funds so that we can help more people, sooner.