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A Huge And Heartfelt Thank You

A Huge And Heartfelt Thank You

Firstly a huge and heartfelt thank you not only for giving Sam the opportunity to go skiing, but also for giving us the opportunity to support future trips via his…... Read Story

Philly’s Bucket List Wish Came True

Philly’s Bucket List Wish Came True

An email asking for advice for a lady with a severely disabled daughter resulted in us being contacted by Ski 4 Cancer, who said the charity may be able to…... Read Story

This Time Last Year I Was Stuck In A Hospital Bed

This Time Last Year I Was Stuck In A Hospital Bed

My time in Meribel this year holds particular significance for me and my family. When on the top of the mountain, looking out on the vista I couldn't help but…... Read Story

A Week Without The Yucky Stuff!

A Week Without The Yucky Stuff!

When 8 year old Ruairi­ was diagnosed with a brain tumour, the whole world turned even further upside down for his parents, Susan and Peter. They already had a 14…... Read Story

A Part Of My Life That I Will Always Treasure

A Part Of My Life That I Will Always Treasure

In March 2005, Trustee Graham Precey received an email from an exceptionally brave lady called Tracy. Tracy had been diagnosed with an extremely rare form of sarcoma back in January…... Read Story

We Forgot About Life’s Troubles

We Forgot About Life’s Troubles

Carl and Catriona from Staffordshire have recently returned from a wonderful cruise courtesy of Fred Olsen and Sail 4 Cancer. Carl had nominated his wife Catriona for a week's cruise…... Read Story

The Best Holiday We’ve Ever Had

The Best Holiday We’ve Ever Had

Many people who go on their first Neilson holiday find it a life-changing experience; learning a new sport, making new friends or taking the first steps towards getting fit perhaps.…... Read Story

An Incredible Morale Booster

An Incredible Morale Booster

Claire and her fiancé Andy spent a day sailing with Sail 4 Cancer in 2010. Claire summed up their experience: ''An incredible morale booster, sailing for the day felt so…... Read Story

A Holiday Of A Lifetime

A Holiday Of A Lifetime

It was whilst sailing in the Fastnet Race of 2009 that Kay Stibbs worried things were 'not quite right'. On her return home she was diagnosed with inflammatory breast cancer…... Read Story

Nobody Knew That I Was A Cancer Patient

Nobody Knew That I Was A Cancer Patient

Some of our nominated families have a long wait before they can take their respite trip. The charity wants to ensure that each individual has the best experience they possibly…... Read Story

Having A Child With Cancer Is Such A Hard Thing To Live With

Having A Child With Cancer Is Such A Hard Thing To Live With

Several years ago when Kate's eldest son, Peter, was diagnosed with ALL (Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia) the family was understandably devastated. Watching a child going through cancer treatment is a harrowing…... Read Story

Freedom From Cancer

Freedom From Cancer

Iona was nominated for a Sail 4 Cancer respite opportunity by David, a friend of her father's, as he was so intensely moved by this little girl's bravery. It was…... Read Story

We Had The Time Of Our Lives

We Had The Time Of Our Lives

When Wendy was recalled after a routine mammogram, she was not unduly concerned. Wendy had had lumps investigated before and they'd always been benign. She was therefore totally unprepared for…... Read Story

Chloe Was Orphaned At The Age Of Eleven

Chloe Was Orphaned At The Age Of Eleven

For a young child to have a parent diagnosed with cancer is very hard but to have both parents diagnosed is truly terrible. For young Chloe however, worse was yet…... Read Story

What You Do Is Amazing

What You Do Is Amazing

Earlier this year Nicola, a mother of four young children, was given the devastating news that her illness was terminal. Having been referred to 4 Cancer for assistance by Nicola's…... Read Story

You Gave Our Family A Wonderful Day Out

You Gave Our Family A Wonderful Day Out

Isaac is being treated for Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia. He attended our VIP Family Day Out during the X-Yachts Solent Cup with his mother, father and older brother. Isaac's mother Fiona…... Read Story

A Time To Reflect On Life

A Time To Reflect On Life

When Fran was diagnosed with breast cancer, she was the family's main breadwinner, so they knew it was going to be a tough time financially. Fran's treatment wasn't straight forward…... Read Story

You Put A Smile On My Son’s Face When I Wasn’t Able To

You Put A Smile On My Son’s Face When I Wasn’t Able To

Tom is only 19 years old, but has had more invasive treatment and surgery for his colon cancer than most people will endure in a lifetime. His mother, Sarah, wrote…... Read Story

Beautiful Happy Memories For My Family To Remember

Beautiful Happy Memories For My Family To Remember

Jenni is a single parent with 3 daughters aged between 3 and 19, and a terminal diagnosis of maybe as little as a few months. She's also now registered disabled…... Read Story

Thank You For What Your Amazing Charity Gave Us

Thank You For What Your Amazing Charity Gave Us

David had been living with cancer since 2001. He said his (now adult) children had spent much of their childhood with a Dad who was unwell - and obviously this…... Read Story

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