My Dad was diagnosed with oesophageal cancer at the of 53 - within 6 months of diagnosis he passed away. I was 19 years old, navigating the loss of the biggest male influence in my life. Coming to terms with the fact that I would lose the best friend who would one day walk me down the aisle, losing that innate feeling of protection a daughter gets from a loving Father.

My Mother lost her soul mate of 36 years. She lost everything the day my Father died. Within less than 2 years, she also lost her life to cancer. Their love was so, they could not belong without each other.

At 21 years old, I was an orphan. Angry and betrayed at the world that my two best friends were taken away and I was left alone. It took me a long time to find the strength to fight back - but I am here now - with my new family - and we are ready TO KICK CANCERS ASS!!!!

Please help me support the amazing charities like OPA Cancer Charity so we can keep families together and remove this evil from the world xx