Why I'm doing the race for life - This glorious life

For years I was really lucky. My life was pretty much untouched by cancer. I knew about it, but it wasn’t something that had really entered my world.

Then slowly, it started to creep in.

Parents lost friends, and friends lost parents.

There have been times where it felt like one report of cancer after another was coming in.

And yet still, so far, I know I’m really one of the lucky ones. My immediate family is still standing.

But the odds are against all of us. It feels like it’s only a matter of time before it worms it’s way further into my life. So I’m doing what little I can for now. I’m running the race for life this weekend, aiming to raise whatever I can to make even a tiny difference.

Along with my sister, my niece and women from all over Swansea I race for life.

I race for everyone we’ve lost.

I race for those who have fought and won.

I race for those who are still fighting.

And ultimately I race for the hope that, one day, we won’t have to fight any more.

If you’re living with cancer and need something to give you a little lift, then you should have a look at the Ellie’s Friends website. They are an amazing initiative, offering free and reduced services to people living with cancer. I’m really proud to be working with them, offering my portrait photography services to people in Swansea.

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Helen 07/09/2016 at 1:42 am

Such good reasons to attend race for life – I did it a couple of years ago for similar reasons and would really like to do it again! #TwinklyTuesday
Helen x
http://treasureeverymoment01.blogspot.co.uk/

- Madeline 08/09/2015 at 5:00 am
  
  I hadn’t done it for a few years, but am really glad I went for it again this year! x
  
Sara @Handy Herbs 07/09/2016 at 5:31 am

Really inspiring that you do the race. Such great reasons too. I have been a sufferer so know the huge impact it can have on our lives and also how great it is to have such support. Thanks for sharing #TwinklyTuesday

- Madeline 08/09/2015 at 5:02 am
  
  All the stories you hear on the day are so inspiring, it’s so nice to be involved and do that little that I can to help. x
  
Mama OWL Blog | Jooleroo 07/09/2016 at 6:38 am

I took part in the Race for Life this year too, it was my first time and such an amazing experience that I am planning on signing up next year. Good for you, and best of luck. #twinklyTuesday

- Madeline 08/09/2015 at 5:03 am
  
  Thank you! It’s a great experience isn’t it, the atmosphere is always amazing. x
  
Caro |The Twinkles Mama 07/02/2017 at 1:49 pm

Aaah bless you lovely — what a beautiful post. These are SUCH good reasons to be doing the Race For Life — I wish you all the best with it — such a worthy cause xx Thanks so much for linking up with #TwinklyTuesday — hope to see you again next week! x
Caro | http://www.thetwinklediaries.co.uk

- Madeline 08/09/2015 at 5:03 am
  
  Thank you! I’m so pleased I did it! x

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