Today, the CanDiD Team joined Mandy's family and friends as we honoured her wishes and committed her ashes to the sea. It is testament to how loved and missed Mandy is that so many gathered to celebrate her life and legacy.
Major Mandy Islam MBE
17 June 1980-30 November 2019.
Proud to host a collaborative awareness event today on behalf of @af_candid and the visual/deaf impairment networks. @AndyAllen88 , Jan Price and Jamie Weller were absolutely awe inspiring with their lived experiences. @RoyalAirForce@AirDisability@HelpforHeroes
Superb interview from Georgi about lived experience with MS in the Armed Forces. If you have concerns as a serving member of the Armed Forces living with a chronic condition or disability get in contact via the Armed Forces Candid Network on Facebook or Twitter @af_candid
The latest episode of #InsideAIR opens up the conversation about #disability in the RAF.
Sergeant Smith talks about continuing her career after being diagnosed with MS.
#LetsTalkMS
https://t.co/tjqJqdRij6
Today is #WorldCancerDay. Cancer is still an absolute priority for the NHS so please contact your GP if you have any worrying symptoms. The NHS is here for you & can see you safely. #IAmIWill#HelpUsHelpYou @HealthierNWL @SWLNHS @HealthyLDN
Thank you to all our members who shared their videos for #WorldCancerDay and to our webinar guests. Over 200 people joined us online!
More videos are available on our Facebook page. Just search for 'Armed Forces CanDiD Network' and join us.
Brilliant to be part of such an inspiring event with @af_candid ... supporting those with cancer in the military... Early diagnosis is key... #changeandcheck#WorldCancerDay
This #WorldCancerDay, and every day, we are doing whatever it takes to support people living with cancer 💚
For information, advice, and support, call our specialist Support Line team on freephone 0808 808 00 00 (open everyday, 8am – 8pm).
Next week the @af_candid network will mark #WorldCancerDay (4 Feb 21) with a series of virtual events and videos from our members, allies and commanders.
Please share and post your clip, here's our Vice Chair Calvin with more 👇🏻
#GetItChecked#WeCanICan