Dorothy

My name is Dorothy “I just feel lucky that I am one of the ones still here.” People say that I am a dynamo, with an energy that defies my 82 years. I just like to be busy and make a difference! Just over two years ago I was diagnosed with bladder cancer, a...

Sue

My name is Sue “Get on and enjoy your life as best you can. As my lovely, late husband used to say, ‘This is not a rehearsal, this is your life.” Hi, my name is Sue and I am a 58-year-old widow (I lost my husband suddenly in May 2013) living in Preston,...

Matteo

My name is Matteo “The experience has made us see brighter, hug tighter and love longer. We don’t sweat the small stuff and live life as if it was our last day, every day.” Matteo … what can I say about my little big man? He teaches me things every day and has...

John

My name is John “Right now I’m probably the healthiest I have ever been. Mentally, cancer has made me stronger as a person. I’ve also met some great people along the way.” Hello all, I’m John. I’m fast approaching my 69th birthday and I am...

Pete

My name is Pete “Right now I’m probably the healthiest I have ever been. Mentally, cancer has made me stronger as a person. I’ve also met some great people along the way.” I’m Pete, a 49-year-old second-generation Italian, PR and Marketing Manager...

Paul

My name is Paul “I find I treat life with a lot more fun and live each day as a new adventure.” I’m 60 years old and work part-time as an LSA (Learning Support Assistant) at Brockenhurst College supporting students with learning differences. I assist...