Anna-Marina Dearsley

Photographer | Athlete | Writer
Capturing life, sharing stories, navigating life with living with Breast Cancer & mum to a child with a Spinal Cord Injury #yolo

[Anna-Marina Dearsley @AMDearsley]

Wasn't sure with my recent breast cancer surgery in May 2026 if l'd be able to run #greatnorthrun BUT I did it 🙌 the next day I started radiotherapy 💪
#fuckbreastcancer
#lovenewcastle #halfmarathon #breastcancer @ITV @great_run @ajbell_invest

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https://t.co/B89uprnG2G

@head_tennis #wheelchairtennis #emersongrant2014

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“You don’t look like you have breast cancer.”

“What am I supposed to look like?”

4 weeks post surgery
10 days taking a AI hormone tablet
Awaiting radiotherapy

This is what I look like.

Putting one foot in front of the other.

Cancer doesn’t always look the way people expect.

[Anna-Marina Dearsley @AMDearsley]

Luck mascot #comeonEngland #worldcup26 #itscominghome 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿⚽️

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@ByZakilakbir @elyradream 😂

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@elyradream Yum yum delicious 😋 I want that…

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@chefsevenn Taste and appearance 🤢

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@Behzinga @socceraid All eyes were on you… if only you looked up to the wheelchair accessibility seats, you would have seen 11 year old Emerson, he designed a T-shirt and poster for your eyes only… #behzinga #canihaveyourtshirt

#emersongrant2014 #livingwithachildwithaspinalcordinjury

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@KSI Go for it!

You only live once grab the world by the balls while you can 🌍

You never know what's around the corner, but just remember your family, friends and where you came from.

Stay humble. Money isn't the answer, purpose and true contentment have many layers. 💯

[Anna-Marina Dearsley @AMDearsley]

Day #20 💕

3km gentle walk ✔️
Stretching ✔️
First time lying on my front since breast cancer surgery ✔️

A small thing, but a huge milestone for me.

Slowly rebuilding strength, mobility and confidence, one day at a time 🙌

#BreastCancer #BreastCancer #Todayisagoodday

[Anna-Marina Dearsley @AMDearsley]

Grateful to experience adventures & opportunities = fantastic memories that we will never forget.

A huge thank you to all the celebrities who took the time to stop, chat and have photos with us ❤️
@socceraid @UNICEF @Behzinga
#InclusionMatters #BeKind
#accessibility #hope

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@Behzinga @socceraid

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#wheelchairtennis #U14TeamGB #emersongrant2014 @WChairTennisGB @the_LTA @jackdraper0 @NTCroehampton

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Can #emersongrant2014 have your shirt @Behzinga

Was a great game @socceraid @LondonStadium #socceraid @TylerWestt @ITV @robbiewilliams

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@socceraid @LondonStadium @seetickets
URGENT HELP to attend Soccer Aid
Sunday. My son is a wheelchair user but can transfer to a seat. Accessible tickets are sold out but standard seats ARE available. I had breast cancer surgery 2 weeks ago and cannot lift him or manage stairs.

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#spinalcordinjury #findacure #runningforthosethatcant #wingsforlife #wingsforlifeworldrun

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Running with gratitude 🙏 #runningismytherapy #BelieveInYourself #trailrunning

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Another year another World book day 🙌 My own little storm trooper #emersongrant2014 #livingwithachildwithaspinalcordinjury #starwars #stormtrooper

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Adapted ski and water activities
#emersongrant2014 #livingwithachildwithaspinalcordinjury #seetheabilitynotthedisability

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#emersongrant2014
Not only participating in sports day with all the other children, throwing, tug-of-war, but setting a new record wheelchair sprint… 🏅

50 metres in 28 seconds 🙌

#livingwithachildwithaspinalcordinjury #wheelchairlife #inclusion