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I will be walking with my dog fletcher to raise funds and awareness · 1 August 2026

Life After Lary Life after Lary is an organisation in the UK, created by people who have lived every brutal, frightening, isolating moment of life after a total laryngectomy. Until now, there has been no national charity focused solely on what happens after surgery. People are discharged into a world that no longer works the way it did the day before. Their voice has gone. Their breathing, eating, sleeping and confidence all shift overnight. And the truth is this. Most are left to cope with that devastation alone. Follow up support is inconsistent, minimal or completely absent. Life after Lary steps into that void because nobody else ever has. This is not another neat, well behaved health charity. It is a lifeline built by the people who actually need it. It is powered by lived experience, by scarred necks, by lost voices, by the courage it takes to rebuild a life from the inside out. That authenticity is why people flock to it. For many, it is the first time they have found somewhere they do not have to pretend they are coping. The need has been ignored for decades. Around 700 people in the UK lose their natural voice permanently every year. The physical operation ends in a matter of hours. The emotional recovery takes years. Isolation, stigma, fear, embarrassment, identity loss, relationship strain and the daily

Story

I am taking part in the BIG LIFE AFTER LARY dog walk starting on 1 August 2026, walking with my dog Fletcher to raise funds and awareness for the incredible cause of Life After Lary. Since undergoing chemotherapy, I have been living with neuropathy that causes numbness in my legs, feet, and hands. This has made walking a challenge, and I now rely on a stick or sometimes two, as well as a mobility scooter and wheelchair.

Despite these challenges, I am determined to keep moving forward. This walk is not just about raising money; it is about reclaiming my strength and mental well-being by encouraging myself to get out more often. My ability to walk is deteriorating quickly, but I want to make every step count, for myself and for the charity that supports so many on their own journeys.

I am aiming to raise £500 to support Life After Lary’s vital work. Your support will help me stay motivated on this long road to recovery and contribute to a cause that means so much. Please join me in making a difference by donating today, together we can inspire hope and resilience.

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