Tag Archives: Friends of the Royal Marsden

Why I volunteer at the hospital that saved my life …

Posted on May 1, 2022 by sjdeventsltd

Volunteering is not for everyone but let me tell you, that the benefits are amazing, so please if you have a spare three hours a week, maybe you can consider it? I had volunteered for a number of years for … Continue reading →

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What has having cancer taught me, five years on …

Posted on September 20, 2021 by sjdeventsltd

I am just about to celebrate my five-year milestone of being Cancer free, six years with my now husband and seven years since I lost my mother.    But I am here, and I will continue to take a magical pill, … Continue reading →

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Is time a healer for grief … can we overcome the cards we are dealt …

Posted on September 19, 2019 by sjdeventsltd

Yes, and why, well in a few days, that significant date for me comes around again, the 21st September. Rewind to five years ago today, I lost my best friend, my mother to the Big C.  A short battle to … Continue reading →

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Volunteering a year on …

Posted on June 15, 2018 by sjdeventsltd

I have now been volunteering at the Royal Marsden Chelsea for just over a year and still loving it.   By that I mean, I enjoy it as it is my way of saying thank you and giving back.  Some of … Continue reading →

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‘Celebrate a Life’ Carols at Royal Marsden Chelsea

Posted on December 7, 2017 by sjdeventsltd

On Thursday 14th December you will find me at my second home, the Royal Marsden Hospital Chelsea, however this year I will be wearing my friend’s hat and not just as a patient blending into the crowds. So, rewind to … Continue reading →

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Dear Cancer, love Victoria (Derbyshire) and Henley Literary Festival

Posted on October 4, 2017 by sjdeventsltd

Last night I attended the Henley: Literary Festival to hear the talk by Victoria Derbyshire as she spoke about her book ‘Dear Cancer, love Victoria. I had arrived early, so I went off to the Bell Book Shop in Henley … Continue reading →

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A year after initial cancer treatment

Posted on August 16, 2017 by sjdeventsltd

Yesterday was a year, since I finished the radiotherapy I had after chemo and I just had the Herceptin till March but the main treatment for my breast cancer was over. Shortly after this, I went away and was very … Continue reading →

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