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We All Feel Revived And Ready To Carry On The Fight

We All Feel Revived And Ready To Carry On The Fight

We have just returned from a wonderful family holiday on the Greek island of Lemnos. This holiday was made possible by the generosity of 4 Cancer and we want to…... Read Story

A Great Place To Remember Our Grandad

A Great Place To Remember Our Grandad

We had a superb time we had in Meribel thanks to Ski 4 Cancer and Meribel Ski Chalets. The chalet was delightful - really pretty, well equipped and most comfortable.…... Read Story

It’s Good To Learn How Other People Cope

It’s Good To Learn How Other People Cope

It's great to be in the situation where we all have something in common and you don't judge each other. It is also good to learn how other people cope…... Read Story

Together With Our Friends

Together With Our Friends

"t's reassuring to know that you are not the only person to have gone through something like that - and here we are getting through it together with our friends.... Read Story

The Highlight Of The Year

The Highlight Of The Year

It was such a lovely and wonderful experience and certainly the highlight of the year for me.... Read Story

An Unforgettable Day

An Unforgettable Day

Tuesday will rate as a very happy and unforgettable day in our special memories bank.... Read Story

When You Fight The Big C

When You Fight The Big C

When you fight the Big C on a daily basis it is hard to forget, but on Monday that was all forgotten, thank you!... Read Story

I Never Expected It To Be That Good

I Never Expected It To Be That Good

I just wanted to say thank you for the sailing trip and everything! I've never been sailing before and I never expected it to be that good. I had so…... Read Story

It Really Has Made A Difference To Holly

It Really Has Made A Difference To Holly

Thank you so so much for the best holiday we have ever had... it was amazing. We all windsurfed, snorkelled, rode on camels and laughed and laughed. We thought all…... Read Story

A Life Changing Experience

A Life Changing Experience

It's thanks to your charity and the wonderful work you do that families such as mine are able to take a step back and remind themselves how wonderful life can…... Read Story

Just The Tonic Before My Next Hospital Stay

Just The Tonic Before My Next Hospital Stay

Many thanks to you for a really fantastic sailing day. It was just the tonic before my next hospital stay for treatment at the weekend.... Read Story

A Real Change Which Buoyed Us Up

A Real Change Which Buoyed Us Up

Thank you for an absolutely marvelous day out sailing on the Solent! A wonderful day which did everything that it was supposed to do. A real change which buoyed us…... Read Story

A Major Boost

A Major Boost

Thanks to people like you it gives people suffering from this terrible disease a big boost in their lives.... Read Story

He Is Still Asking When He Can Go Again!

He Is Still Asking When He Can Go Again!

George had a fantastic time (so did I!) and is still talking non-stop about how much he enjoyed it and asking when can he go again. He is due another…... Read Story

It Relaxed Me And Made Me More Positive About Life

It Relaxed Me And Made Me More Positive About Life

Sailing is an amazing experience. It relaxed me and made me more positive about life. Doing something new makes a huge difference to anyone affected by cancer and the implications…... Read Story

I Feel Like My Old Self Again

I Feel Like My Old Self Again

After an awful year we felt so lucky to be able to get away and forget all of our worries for a fantastic week. I feel like my old self…... Read Story

He Felt On Equal Terms With Others

He Felt On Equal Terms With Others

Just a note to say thanks again very much. Luke could not stop going on about how much fun and enjoyment he had. Sailing is one hobby / interest where…... Read Story

For The First Time In Four Years I Was ‘Normal’

For The First Time In Four Years I Was ‘Normal’

We met new and interesting people - none of whom knew that I had a terminal illness. For the first time in four years I was 'normal'. My thoughts about…... Read Story

I’ll Never Forget It

I’ll Never Forget It

We could have a go at most things on the yacht; I had a lovely time always laughing because our crew made it so much fun. It was a brilliant…... Read Story

I Really Appreciate The Opportunity To Lay Down New Shared Memories With My Sons

I Really Appreciate The Opportunity To Lay Down New Shared Memories With My Sons

I am writing to say a big thank you to everyone at 4 Cancer. It was wonderful to be able to spend quality time together as a family. I was…... Read Story

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