This weekend in Inverclyde, there is a very large group of women making their conviction loud and clear, that they want to beat cancer in all its forms. They will walk in moonlight, through the community, probably dressed in strange clothing, and with a happy, and cheerful step. Many of them do not have a reason to be like that. Many have lost loved ones to this horrible disease, and there will be those fighters in the crowd, who will be 'in treatment' to get their own life back.
There are many good, and worthwhile charities looking for your attention, and yes, money too. It is not always easy to decide who should get the benefit of your cash, but can I ask that you please leave something over for this charity, and others like it?
This disease affects men as well as women, and in different ways. Husbands, sons, brothers, nephews, and grandsons too are all affected by a disease which hopefully, in their lifetime will be reduced radically, or even eliminated altogether. I would love that to be the case. You see there have been those who did benefit from great treatment, and loving care, but sadly didn't make it. So, as one of those affected, take it from me that your care and yes money is needed for further research so that this generation of cancer survivors (not victims) will have a long, happy and worthwhile life.
There is something humbling about being in the company of someone who has this disease, and is going through treatment. These are the people taking every day with vigour, and living it to the full. They seem to be the most positive and yes, even happy ones I have had the privilege to know and love. These are the ones to remind us that we "don't know just how fortunate we are". (That's a direct quote from a very special and heavenly, 'moon walker' of my own.)
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