18/07/2025

After 6 cancellations, I'm currently waiting a new date. But I WILL do it!

Thank you for visiting my page.

As lots of you know, I have a habit of doing slightly crazy things, all in the name of charity, from abseils, Lego Walks to marathons. This year, I have completely surpassed myself and signed up to do a Wing Walk.

Yes, I will be strapped to the top of a plane as it flies through the air. Yes, I am a little crazy!!

Why Sarcoma UK?

In March 2004, my son Reece was diagnosed with Rhabdomyosarcoma, a rare cancer affecting his muscle tissue around his bowel and bladder. It took several trips to the GP/Out of Hours service to get a diagnosis before a transfer from our local hospital to St James's Hospital, Leeds. He then underwent six rounds of chemotherapy before the tumour had shrunk enough to have surgery and then a further three rounds of chemo. He is now clear and no real long term issues, but still has regular follow ups.

In March 2015, almost 11 years to the day since Reece's diagnosis, I was also given the news that I had cancer (sarcoma). This time, a much rarer form called Gastro-Intestinal Stromal Tumour, or GIST for short. GIST affects around 900 people each year in the UK and is mainly in people over 55. Due to my age at the time, and a genetic condition called Neurofibromatosis, my diagnosis fell into an even rarer form called Paediatric, Adolescent, Wild-type and Syndromic GIST (PAWS-GIST). Of the 900 people diagnosed with GIST, 15 of these will fall into the PAWS-GIST category.

I’m supporting Sarcoma UK, a national charity that funds vital research, offers support for anyone affected by sarcoma cancer and campaigns for better treatments. Sarcoma is a type of cancer that develops in the bone and soft tissue. It is difficult to diagnose and one of the hardest to treat. By supporting me, we can help change this. Your donation will help researchers find answers, keep our Support Line open, and raise awareness to improve treatment and standards of care.

Thank you for your support.

Run down of all the changes!

NEW DATE !!

Friday 18th July!!! Really hoping it does go ahead this time !!!

Yet another update! (23/5/2025)

Sad news ! It has been postponed again due to weather! Typical... We've had glorious weather all week, then the day I plan to do the event, booooom! Massive rainstorm!

Update number..??! 22/02/2025

EXCITING NEWS! I have a new date! And also a new venue. Sadly, it hasn't been possible for the company to secure dates at Leeds East (Church Fenton). The new venue is Barton Aerodrome, Manchester. The event will be Saturday 24th May Fingers, toes and anything else crossed that I can do it this time!

Update ... 5??? 12/02/2025

I'll still hoping to do the Wing Walk, currently awaiting a date for this to take place...... Watch this space !

Update 4!

Sadly, the event of 30 August was postponed yet again due to the weather ! Currently waiting for a new date.

I WILL do this wing walk !!!!

** UPDATE 3 ? 22nd June 2024

Again, plans postponed due to the great British weather!

Now rebooked for 31st August 2024

**UPDATE 2 ! 23/03/2024

Sadly the wind was too much on 23rd March and the event was postponed. Its now rebooked for 23rd June. Hopefully 3rd time lucky!

**UPDATE 1 (21/10/23). The original date of 23rd September sadly had to be changed due to technical issues with the planes.

I have now rebooked this for Saturday 23rd March 2024 at 130pm.