DAILY DIP FOR DAVE! Our wonderful fundraiser, Ruth has been taking a dip in the sea each day si October 2023 and she is aiming to continue for a whole 365 days in order to money for Neuroendocrine Cancer UK after her husband, Dave was diagno Neuroendocrine Cancer earler in 2023. In her own words, here is Ruth and Dave’s story: In 2008, Dave was first diagnosed with cancer in his bowel It was successfu removed and life went on. Earlier this year (2023), Dave’s health took a turn for the worse and after a s investigations he was diagnosed with multiple secondary Neuroendocrine tu an incurable form of cancer that has spread to his liver, lymph nodes, bowe and bones. At only 56 years old, this is a devastating diagnosis. Dave has been undergoing monthly hormone injections since June 2023 to control the growth and activity of the tumours. This would appear to be unsu in stopping the tumours growth so we are now waiting for more scans and a biopsy before a decision is made on alternative treatment options. It’s a very emotionally draining process and one we are all struggling with. In the meantime we live day to day with the impact of this disease, both me brought so many challenges we did not expect. However we are trying to find happiness every day and make the most of th I am fundraising for Neuroendocrine Cancer UK to support research into thi I am taking on a personal challenge - a daily dip in the sea for a year - to ra I have been swimming in the sea for a couple of years but decided to challe once a month) Some days in the winter it may be a quick jump but I will try or work commitments that take me to landlocked places, then i will do a dou least 365 dips between the 9th October 2023 and the 9th October 2024. I am hoping that friends and family will join me sometimes and that people a send me their pictures. We will incorporate silly hats , celebrate special day
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