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Thank You Most Sincerely For The Delightful Holiday

Thank You Most Sincerely For The Delightful Holiday

I am writing on behalf of myself and my wife Christine to thank you most sincerely for the delightful holiday we enjoyed recently at 'The Retreat', Sivota. Initially we were…... Read Story

What A Wonderful Time My Family Had

What A Wonderful Time My Family Had

I apologise for the delay in letting you know what a wonderful time my family had. Thank you so much in making it possible. Being diagnosed with cancer was an…... Read Story

We Really Enjoyed Our Day

We Really Enjoyed Our Day

Thank you so much for the day out on Monday 9th August. Although the weather was not kind to us we really enjoyed our day and all 3 kids keep…... Read Story

Thank You For Making The Difference

Thank You For Making The Difference

I am writing to thank you for arranging the sailing days for my son (Age 13), daughter and I. Thank you for taking the time to make the difference to…... Read Story

A Big Thank You To Everyone At Sail 4 Cancer

A Big Thank You To Everyone At Sail 4 Cancer

We just wanted to say a big thank you to everyone at Sail 4 Cancer & Neilson for making this holiday possible, including all the fundraisers who work so hard…... Read Story

Please Keep Up All Your Good Work

Please Keep Up All Your Good Work

You may remember us from last year, you were kind enough to arrange a fantastic day out for the Battle family. Unfortunately, our beautiful brave Sarah lost her fight against…... Read Story

The Holiday Has Really Boosted My Confidence

The Holiday Has Really Boosted My Confidence

On being diagnosed with cancer and the subsequent treatments and operations, I felt my body had let me down in a big way and I lost a lot of confidence.…... Read Story

Sadly It Will Be Her Last Opportunity To Build Memories

Sadly It Will Be Her Last Opportunity To Build Memories

You gave all the kids from Piam Brown Ward a fantastic day out on the 8th and 9th and we are indebted to you all for making it possible. Sadly,…... Read Story

The Greatest Day Out And We Even Got On The Telly!

The Greatest Day Out And We Even Got On The Telly!

I just wanted to say a big thank you to everybody involved in arranging our day out at Cowes. We had the most wonderful day - the weather was perfect…... Read Story

Sailing Will Help Her Rebuild Her Life

Sailing Will Help Her Rebuild Her Life

I want to thank you all in helping Laura and myself have such a wonderful experience with the London Sailing Project. I have watched Laura's progress through her illness to…... Read Story

Memories That I Know I’ll Treasure

Memories That I Know I’ll Treasure

There are some memories there (of facial expressions mainly!) that I know I'll treasure; I suspect they will too. I know I have said it already, but I wanted to…... Read Story

The Whole Day Was Expertly Organsied

The Whole Day Was Expertly Organsied

I was very grateful for the opportunity to offer our young guests a new experience. Each new activity they try and get involved in really helps to boost their self…... Read Story

It Took My Mind Off My Ongoing Treatment

It Took My Mind Off My Ongoing Treatment

I have just returned from a Sail 4 Cancer subsidised trip to Lemnos. I had a really wonderful time which took my mind off my ongoing chemo treatment for a…... Read Story

Quality Time Together As A Family

Quality Time Together As A Family

Just a quick note to thank everyone at 4 Cancer for a great holiday to Lemnos last September... We would not had been able to have this fantastic holiday (our…... Read Story

A Pleasure To Have Something To Look Forward To

A Pleasure To Have Something To Look Forward To

I apologise for the delay in letting you know what a wonderful time my family had. Thank you so much in making it possible. Being diagnosed with cancer was an…... Read Story

A Truly Memorable Experience

A Truly Memorable Experience

Many thanks for a really fantastic day out sailing to Cowes. It was a wonderful adventure and welcome distraction for both myself and my father. We are so grateful to…... Read Story

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

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

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