Louisa Cookson

BSc(hons) Equine BHSPT Cert Ed RVN - University Lecturer - Veterinary Nursing - Aberystwyth University- Founder of Bright n Bute For Fitness Ltd

[Manchester News MEN @MENnewsdesk]

Thirteen-year-old Jake passed away just two weeks before his 14th birthday after what his mum thought was just severe hay fever turned out to be an aggressive cancer 💔

Before he was diagnosed, Jake's mum Lynsey was giving him antihistamines before school because he had a stuffy nose and watery eyes.

She put his sheer exhaustion down to the warm summer weather and the end of the school term.

But when a swelling appeared across the bridge of his nose, an X-ray at Salisbury District Hospital revealed a mass in his nasal cavity.

Jake was diagnosed with stage 3 fusion-positive alveolar rhabdomyosarcoma, a rare soft-tissue cancer, in July 2023.

He went through nine rounds of chemotherapy and 28 sessions of proton beam radiotherapy in London, but the cancer still spread to his lymph nodes.

When further chemotherapy caused severe seizures that placed him in intensive care, Jake made the brave decision to stop his treatment entirely.

Lynsey said he was incredibly calm about it, simply telling her, "We tried our best."

He even managed to joke that at least he wouldn't have to deal with the cost-of-living crisis.

Jake passed away peacefully at home on April 26, 2024.

Before he died, he gave strict instructions for his own funeral, asking for a blue coffin and for 'Here Comes The Sun' by the Beatles to be played 💙

His final wish to his mum was that he wanted to be well-known and not forgotten.

Lynsey is now honouring that promise by joining forces with a children's cancer charity and studying radiotherapy at the University of Liverpool.

RIP Jake, you won't be forgotten 🕊️

[Louisa Cookson @A10Clarke]

3 bed town house to buy in HR5 https://t.co/2khkDQen6U

[Louisa Cookson @A10Clarke]

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Sir Nick Carter on the Andrew Marr show 2018 everyone should listen

[Louisa Cookson @A10Clarke]

Police training urgently required to tackle Misogyny

[Louisa Cookson @A10Clarke]

Ref; Russia - Miscalculation & Escalation
Shame this man was ignored & now retired. So intelligent, experienced, sensible & articulate. I think he’s amazing & another great loss, to the safety of our country & the World.

[Barbra Streisand @BarbraStreisand]

Barbra’s memoir ‘My Name Is Barbra’ coming November 7th. Pre-order the book in the US:
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[Barbra Streisand @BarbraStreisand]

Joe Biden will go down in history as a President who saved our democracy, rebuilt our nation’s failing infrastructure, ushered in a clean energy future and brought back manufacturing jobs to our nation. His speech last night was the action of a true patriot.

[Girls in Politics Initiative @GirlsinPolitics]

💥 It's all bonding, civics & fun at our Daughter & Mother Camp Congress for Girls #SanFrancisco 2024. Girls take center stage as candidates and members of Congress with moms' support! Buy 👉 https://t.co/RIhnfv9LXZ #Seattle #LosAngeles #Sacramento #SanDiego

[Women's Aid @womensaid]

Words from ‘The Chain’ by survivor, Guardian journalist and Women’s Aid supporter, @chimenesuleyman, highlighting experiences of coercive control in a culture of misogyny. Thank you to Chimene for fundraising for Women’s Aid through today's book launch.
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[BBC Radio 2 @BBCRadio2]

Tim Davie, BBC Director General said:
“All of us at the BBC are heartbroken to hear this terribly sad news. Steve was a truly wonderful broadcaster who has been a huge part of so many of our lives over many decades.

He was the ultimate professional – passionate about the craft of radio and deeply in touch with his listeners. This was deservedly recognised in the New Year Honours list with his MBE for services to radio.

No-one had more energy to deliver shows that put a smile on audiences’ faces. They loved him deeply. We are thinking of Steve and his family and will miss him terribly.”

[BBC Radio 2 @BBCRadio2]

We’re incredibly saddened to announce that our friend and colleague Steve Wright MBE has passed away.

We’ll miss you greatly Steve. 🧡

[Geraint John @geraintjohn_]

Pleasure chatting to @DelaneyMan on his brilliant podcast. Keeping an eye out for my Lasagne mate 👍🏼

[Louisa Cookson @A10Clarke]

Back today from the Channel Islands. Guernsey is over populated 😱road closures will ruin your stay & traffic jams on roads, only wide enough for 1.5 cars. Herm / Alderney & Sark are beautiful, peaceful & the opposite to the main islands.
https://t.co/1Rp8ZiuFlF

[Louisa Cookson @A10Clarke]

@ShropshireStar Perhaps the suspect was driving a car from Shropshire?

[CALL TO ACTIVISM @CalltoActivism]

When the elegant actress was asked:

Why don't you have any plastic surgery?

She answered:

“I will never allow them to remove the wrinkles in my forehead, because they are the result of my amazement at the beauty of life…

…or those on my mouth, because it shows how much I laughed and how much I kissed…

…not even the black spots under my eyes, because behind it I hide the memories of my sadness and cry��

…They are part of me and I love their beauty...

I will preserve my facial features because they're an indicator of my life experiences."

-Meryll Streep.

[Shropshire Star @ShropshireStar]

Harper Adams University has been awarded Specialist University of the Year 2024 by a national newspaper.

https://t.co/ayzr4aRUWf

[Louisa Cookson @A10Clarke]

The Isles of Scilly - The Beautiful Place 😍⚓️ https://t.co/HMjb1L59nC

[Louisa Cookson @A10Clarke]

Autistic spectrum conditions, shape who we are & can be the reason why, we are particularly gifted at something

How to Know if You Have ADHD https://t.co/XvU3S09QqP via @YouTube

[Louisa Cookson @A10Clarke]

World Autism Awareness Day | Autism Speaksl https://t.co/VDB9hr5yFC

[Qays Sediqi @QaysSediqi]

The reality of the situation. They’re refugees, not criminals. We need to stand together to see the change we want #IllegalMigrationBill