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A Day Off From Cancer. Many Thanks!

A Day Off From Cancer. Many Thanks!

I have been through a very rough year finding out I have secondary cancer. My husband has been my rock and the day was just spent laughing and enjoying ourselves.…... Read Story

Something To Treasure For Many Years To Come

Something To Treasure For Many Years To Come

It was a great day out and gave us something to treasure for many years to come. Regardless of how things turn out, it will be a memory of a…... Read Story

A Truly Special And Unique Day

A Truly Special And Unique Day

Having never sailed before it was a truly special and unique day spent with my daughter. We always have a smile on our face when we think about it.... Read Story

The Time Of Our Lives

The Time Of Our Lives

We really had the time of our lives and I just wanted to thank all the staff at Sail 4 Cancer for allowing us to have this opportunity. It made…... Read Story

A Life Changing Adventure

A Life Changing Adventure

This was a life-changing adventure for me! It boosted my confidence tremendously and made me feel a million dollars.... Read Story

A Wonderful Time

A Wonderful Time

I am writing on behalf of Jim and the youngsters to thank you so much for providing such a wonderful day for our YCT group. They had such an amazing…... Read Story

I Remembered Exactly Who I Am

I Remembered Exactly Who I Am

I had a wonderful week and for a few brief moments remembered exactly who I am. I plan to build on those treasured memories as I rebuild my future.... Read Story

Your Kindness Is Appreciated Enormously

Your Kindness Is Appreciated Enormously

We just wanted to say a huge thank you to you and your team for giving Louise such a wonderful experience. She has returned from her ski trip with you,…... Read Story

I Feel Alive!

I Feel Alive!

Skiing again was on my 'Bucket List'. Ski 4 Cancer said that they would try to help. It sounded too good to be true but my dream became reality! Ski…... Read Story

The Adrenaline Rush Alone Will Have Improved My Blood Counts

The Adrenaline Rush Alone Will Have Improved My Blood Counts

I have just got off the phone after booking our holiday!!!!!!!! I am VERY excited. I am certain that the adrenaline rush from today alone will have improved my blood…... Read Story

A Wonderful Experience That I Will Not Forget

A Wonderful Experience That I Will Not Forget

Thank you very much for the holiday at The Retreat in Sivota, Greece. My partner and I enjoyed every minute we were there. The food and the accommodation was excellent…... Read Story

I Found Your Generosity Unbelievable

I Found Your Generosity Unbelievable

Many thanks for a wonderful holiday. I really appreciated everything you all did for me. Having suffered with cancer and now in remission, I found your generosity unbelievable. The Hotel,…... Read Story

Thank You A Million Times

Thank You A Million Times

Having just got back from the Retreat resort in Savota we can't wait to thank you and your colleagues for the lovely opportunity you gave us. The resort was wonderful,…... Read Story

A Special Treat After Everything That We Had Been Through

A Special Treat After Everything That We Had Been Through

You wonderfully provided me, my partner and my daughter (who is 5) with a holiday from your charity last October - we went to Sivota with Neilson. It was absolutely…... Read Story

The Best Day She Had Had Since Her Husband Died

The Best Day She Had Had Since Her Husband Died

What a wonderful day we all had. Just to tell you if you did not know already how grateful we all were, as an example, one of the ladies whose…... Read Story

We Really Have Something To Remember

We Really Have Something To Remember

It was really good to be out on the water again even if it was only a short time. Not only did I go windsurfing again but I also met…... Read Story

Thank You To Such A Caring Crowd Of People

Thank You To Such A Caring Crowd Of People

Thank you very much to such a caring crowd of people at Sail 4 Cancer. We all thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and can't wait to get back out on the water.…... Read Story

To Be Given Such A Lovely Holiday Was Really Uplifting

To Be Given Such A Lovely Holiday Was Really Uplifting

I must apologize for the delay in writing to thank you most profusely for the wonderful holiday you organised for not only me but for so many of my friends…... Read Story

These Sort Of Days Out Make All The Difference

These Sort Of Days Out Make All The Difference

I have been given your name by Jane Buchanan at Piam Brown Ward, Southampton General Hospital, so that I can personally thank you for the most fantastic day out that…... Read Story

Brian Has Gained A Lot Of Self Confidence

Brian Has Gained A Lot Of Self Confidence

It is with much gratitude I write to thank you for your very kind sponsorship of my husband Brian, to sail with "Gentle Adventures". We have had some fabulous trips…... Read Story

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