UPDATE :

After my false start in September as some of you may know (I couldn't complete the swing due to being over the weight limit) an added challenging of losing weight to complete the swing was added. This was quite an emotional moment for me and really resonated with what a lot of the community go through, having to lower bmi to have surgery. As someone who has always struggled with weight issues and confidence it was a big moment, however I found it quite empowering. It made me realise how far I had come as it didn't knock my confidence. It showed me just how much I had repaired the relationship with myself and my body. A number on a scale doesnt define any of us. It doesnt affect how beautiful we are, how much we should value or respect ourselves. Anyways, my added challenge was to bring myself to a weight where I could complete the swing. And I am very happy and relieved to say that both of those challenges were completed on the 14th of March 2026. Not only had I lost enough weight to be able to do the swing, I also did it! Facing this challenge has been way more than just conquering my fear of heights. Its been a personal journey on more levels than I ever thought. Thank you all for the love, support, understanding and of course your donations! You can see the videos and hilarious photos of me in complete and utter terror on our socials. ❤️

On September 6th, I’ll be taking on the Highland Swing — stepping off a 132ft-high bridge and free-falling into the unknown. It’s terrifying. I’m not great with heights, and the thought alone makes my heart race and frankly, feel a bit sick. But I’m doing it for something bigger than fear — I’m doing it for BRCA+ Chat, and for everyone who’s had to face the kind of fear that doesn’t end when your feet hit the ground.

This September also marks five years since I had a double mastectomy and reconstruction to reduce my 70–90% risk of breast cancer. I had found out I have a BRCA 1 alteration, had made the huge decision to have my boobs cut off and I was terrified. I didn’t know what life would look like after surgery — how I’d feel in my body, how I’d be seen, or whether I’d ever feel like me again. That leap into surgery was one of the scariest things I’ve ever done — until now.

BRCA+ Chat was born from that place — from fear, from uncertainty, but also from a deep belief that no one should have to go through it alone. In co-founding and running this charity, I’ve met the most incredible, brave, and compassionate people. People who have become core pillars to my life. The thing I love most is the connection — helping others feel seen, heard, and understood, and erasing the isolation that can come with a BRCA+ diagnosis.

So I’m taking this leap — quite literally — to honour my journey journey, to honour surgery and the last 5 years, the community I have found, and the courage it takes to face the unknown. Every penny raised will go directly to helping BRCA+ Chat continue to support and connect those navigating life with a BRCA (or other alteration) diagnosis.

If you can, please donate. Your support means the world.

With love and a little bit of terrified adrenaline,

Lisa xx