Every year, hundreds of thousands of people in this country hear the words no one wants to hear. What follows is a path that tests every part of who we are: physically, emotionally, psychologically and spiritually. The challenges ripple outwards, touching families, friendships, work and the quiet moments we spend alone with our thoughts.
Cancer doesn’t just affect the body. It changes how you think and feel and profoundly affects every aspect of life. I know this personally, and that the journey through and beyond treatment requires more than medicine alone.
I have taken on the National Three Peaks Challenge, not simply as a physical endeavour but as a chance to explore life beyond diagnosis and to give something back. The Royal Marsden is a place that holds great meaning for me and whose care and expertise are life changing for so many people.
Through this challenge, I want to raise awareness for the deeper impact of serious illness and the importance of holistic healthcare. Every individual is different, and ensuring there is a whole person approach to care enables those living through cancer to manage the deeply personal challenge of diagnosis. Holistic therapies complement clinical pathways and support patients’ ability to maintain their wellbeing, resilience and quality of life during an exceptionally difficult time.
We have an opportunity to reshape what the future of holistic cancer care looks like, enabling more people, nationwide, to access the kind of personalised support that can help make a meaningful difference during and after medical treatment.
This challenge will support the Royal Marsden Cancer Charity, helping to transform access to, and understanding of, holistic care that will enhance recovery and healing for patients across the UK.
Healing, whether personal or collective, is not just about fixing what is wrong. It is about finding balance in how we live. Between effort and acceptance, between control and trust, between thinking and simply being. Because in the end, bravery isn’t just about pushing forward. It is about knowing how to stay grounded, connected and present, no matter the terrain, or landscape you are walking through.
Together, we can stand alongside everyone navigating life with cancer, ensuring no one faces this disease feeling unseen or unsupported.
Please know you are not alone.
C
We're in a weird era where a guy gets publicly shamed for running his sprinklers on a Tuesday, while a data center the size of a Costco quietly drains a reservoir so AI can generate a picture of your cat as a medieval knight. And the data center gets a tax incentive for it.
Was not ready for Eric Church to deliver the best commencement speech I’ve ever heard.
Six guitar strings. Six pillars of a life.
Faith. Family. Spouse. Ambition. Community. You.
Tune them when you’re whole, not just when you’re broken.
Watch the whole thing.
Have you or a loved one been victimized by the ugly Fox graphics package during this #SuperBowl ?
You may be entitled to compensation.
What the hell? It’s like a graphic from Madden ‘95 on the PlayStation.
From dawn to dusk, we enjoyed capturing the magic of Seven Canyons golf course! Despite a frost delay & pesky gopher digging up one of the greens, the well-oiled grounds crew crushed it! 👏🏼💯⛳️🐾
FLORIDA EVACUEES 🚨
If you are headed North to escape the Cat 5 coming in and need a safe place to be, I have 5 acres available just off I-75N where we have WiFi, a generator, Laundry, parking , RV space some electrical and water hook-ups. Pets and large animals welcome. We can make it work just hit my DM’s or just reply below for directions. God Bless be safe ! 🇺🇸
🏈 OTD in Houston Oilers History 🏈
1978 week 2 - The Oilers move to 1-1 by upending the Chiefs 20-17 at Arrowhead. Down 17-6 going into the 4th, Houston pushed ahead thanks to 2 short rushing TDs by Earl Campbell
#LuvYaBlue#HoustonOilersHistory
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Lincoln Southwest captures its first NSAA Girls Soccer State Championship in thrilling fashion!
@lswgirlssoccer@lswathletics#nebpreps@1011_News coverage: https://t.co/hEb8M8TV5f
Watch the emotion-filled celebration⬇️⬇️⬇️
Inspiration is Real!
Lilah Mauck at 6 with her favorite 2 way player
Lilah Mauck (5 '9 guard) at 13 averaged 31 points 14 boards 5 steals in her 7th grade season
Future Marcus Marauder