I'm fundraising for Bowel Cancer UK

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I'm fundraising for Bowel Cancer UK

I’m taking part in ActiveApril for Bowel Cancer UK and raising money to help save lives and improve the quality of life of everyone affected by bowel cancer. I have Stage 4 Bowel Cancer, thus disease is exploding in the young - we have to do something about it.

The money I raise will help to provide support and information to patients and their families, fund and support research into bowel cancer and support campaigns for early diagnosis and best treatment and care for all.

I’m going to be getting active every day in April, please support me and donate today.

I am still deciding what I'm going to do as I will still be undergoing chemotherapy in April but every movement and every step matters. It will most likely to do 10k steps a day.

Please support me in this challenge.

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Day 19

Saturday 19th Apr

It has been a lot tougher than I thought. I've struggled to do the challenge I set myself due to treatment and the effects of treatment.

However, I'm proud of what I've done so far and I'm going to do my best to complete my challenge even as we head into May.

I hope that I can reach my target of £1,500 for Bowel Cancer UK - this is so much higher than I expected to raise.

Day 11

Friday 11th Apr

Ive been quiet as I hadn't been well after treatment.

However, I was really proud to cycle 12 minutes in 1 go on the 9th, despite my step count being low.

Yesterday I walked over 19k steps on a day trip to Whipsnade with my nephew.

Today I walked over 18k steps on a day trip to Great Yarmouth with my brother and nephew.

My poor cracked feet were taped up to keep the pain under control which worked really well.

Im so proud of how I'm doing. Got to keep it up.

Day 4

Saturday 5th Apr

No activity today as I had the usual experience after Monday chemo. From lunchtime on Friday I start feeling awful. There are no words to describe it but I am wiped out.

This meant I wasn't up to either the cycle or walking.

I will make it up when I'm feeling better.

Day 3 done

Thursday 3rd Apr

I had my chemo bottle removed today, which gives me more free movement.

I went for a lovely walk with my neighbour, Katie. We walked to where I grew up which was a nice experience to share. Did my 10k steps.

I also did my 12 minutes on the bike. I was so pleased that I cycled two x5 minutes sessions, with a final 2 mins .

Day 2 done

Wednesday 2nd Apr

Back to work today (from home) so harder to get the steps in.

I cycled at lunch time, doing 7 minutes in today with 4 minutes in 1 go. I then walked up and down the road to add in a few steps.

Finished the 12 minutes after work on the bike and then a few more walks up the road.

Had church group tonight so did some steps around Viv's house to up my steps. Didn't get to 10k, but 7697 is not bad. I need to up my game tomorrow.

Massive plus point is that I made a new local friend who is also participating. What a community.

Day 1 Done

Tuesday 1st Apr

So I've done day 1. I was shattered from not sleeping last night due to the Chemo.

I managed to cycle 12 minutes, across 3 sessions. The max I cycled was 3 minutes. Im very proud of that achievement.

I also walked over 11k steps too, so doubly proud.

29 days to go.

I'm also the 4th highest fundraiser at the moment, I love everyone who have so much faith in me.

The night before...

Monday 31st Mar

So, I had cycle 6 of chemotherapy today. It was a long day in the chemo suite, 9.30 until 5.

Feeling off colour and tired tonight so feeling a bit nervous about starting the challenge tomorrow.

I have decided on my challenge:

I've set my bike up to work statically in my garage. I'm going to cycle 12 minutes every day in April. 12 minutes is significant as around 12 people in the UK are diagnosed with bowel cancer every MINUTE.

I also want to increase my step count to 10k, that is the number of people in the UK diagnosed with advanced bowel cancer at year - like me.

I am determined to do this. Will have to take it carefully over the next couple of days but not only am I raising important funds but getting healthier and getting match fit for my much hoped for operation.

Thank you to my Sponsors

£200

Becky

Fiona the girls and I send our love 💕

£100

Dad

£100

Richard Sheehan

£51

Rosalind Rajkumar

You've got this Fiona! Go, go, go

£51

Tammy Hays

You’re such an inspiration Fiona! Get it girl!

£51

Ian Marshall

Hi Fiona, how you are raising awareness on bowel cancer and generally approaching your diagnosis is really quite inspirational.

£50

Cindie

You are fierce and brave and strong!

£50

Barry Robert Dann

£50

Alice I

Thank you for your amazing and insightful blog posts at work.

£50

Trevor Sanders

Best of luck with your steps and your treatment.

Well done Fiona! You’ve got this! Great effort and inspirational courage. Amazing stuff! 👌👏🏻, lots of love, Corrie xx

Well done Fiona. You are amazing . Sending tons of love and hugs xx

£20

Clair Dallamore

£20

Ruth Hall

You're amazing, keep on going!

£20

Viv Dickens

Wishing you a speedy recovery Fiona

£20

Juliette

Very commendable you remarkable lady. Love you x

£20

Sarah King

£20

£12

Rebecca Williams

Good luck Fiona - amazing effort and very inspiring. Wishing you the best x

£11.11

Maria Jordan

Wishing you the best of luck with your journey and fundraising ❤️

£10

Julia Jordan

Good luck 🍀 Fiona. My prayers are with you 🙏

£10

Angela Edwards

You are an inspiration x x x

£10

Dainora

£10

Karen Sieben

£10

Raffi

Good luck Fiona

£10

Jacky Johnson

Good Luck xx

£10

Vyara Sotirova

£10

Rachel Westall

A great cause. Keep fighting, you are an inspiration to many xx

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Darcy Raine

Great cause. Wishing you the best :)

£5

Natalie Barrows (née Polaine)

Keep up the good work Fiona! You are doing amazingly.

Fiona Sheehan

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