Fiona Rivaz

Walking dogs, cooking & eating, running & enjoying films, books. Curious by nature.

[Fiona Rivaz @fiflippy]

@AMonty1917 @PurinaUK We’re having the same problem and my old boy is very sad

[Fiona Rivaz @fiflippy]

Check out Jess Furness’s fundraising page, she’s run 42 marathons this year, remembering her brother! Go show your support! https://t.co/nxJ9wDcu2J ##MAKEITCOUNT ##givestar

[Original Artemis @createwrite]

A visit to Parliament https://t.co/3t6e7d6auN

[Fiona Rivaz @fiflippy]

@ZARA_Care I haven’t heard anything yet

[Fiona Rivaz @fiflippy]

@ZARA_Care I’d like to return an online order but can’t get to a store, neither your app nor website cam help. What do I do now?

[Fiona Rivaz @fiflippy]

https://t.co/N58cZFvupi

[Tracy Edwards @TracyEdwardsMBE]

A year ago Maiden crossed the finish line of a gruelling 33,000 miles and became the the FIRST all-female crew crew to EVER WIN an around the world race. Don't remember it? Maybe they should have worn make up and tight fitting blue jumpsuits....… @maidenfactor #SaveWomensSports

[J.K. Rowling @jk_rowling]

👏♥️👏♥️👏♥️👏♥️👏♥️👏♥️

[The Culturist @the_culturist_]

Did you know the Mona Lisa has a twin?

You don't realize how bad a state it's in until you see the two side-by-side.

And it shows why restorations in art are a major problem… (thread) 🧵

[Raghu @IndiaTales7]

The real size of Animals ~ A Thread🧵

1. Just in case people are getting confused, here is a husky next to a wolf.

[Fiona Rivaz @fiflippy]

I've #justsponsored Stephanie Bunclark, who's fundraising for Greenwich & Bexley Community Hospice on @JustGiving. Donate now https://t.co/JLmmKMX1JV

[Second Nature @snhealth_uk]

A fantastic story from one of our members, Sheila, showcasing the positive effect of weight-loss medications when used appropriately:

"This has completely changed my life. I feel fitter than ever, and have more energy."

https://t.co/LHftdZkiC9

[Remembering Ruby @KindlyLoudly]

It took 8 GP visits over 6 weeks before Ruby was diagnosed with cancer

By the 4th visit (the day after we saw the Spice Girls) I suspected she had a tumour in her chest - it’s what Google threw up after I typed in her symptoms

The GP smiled & said ‘Not in a 17 year old’

5/n

[Remembering Ruby @KindlyLoudly]

But it’s also absolutely critical that GPs know what to look out for and - crucially - take parent concerns seriously.

NICE guidance on referral for childhood cancer tests states that prolonged parental concern should be a key factor in deciding when to refer.

4/n #ccam 🎗️

[Remembering Ruby @KindlyLoudly]

She’d had a blood test, but lymphoma doesn’t show up in a standard blood test - it lurks in the lymph nodes meaning you need an X-ray or scan to identify it.

Lots of emphasis is put on parents knowing what to look out for, which is certainly important.

3/n #ccam

[Remembering Ruby @KindlyLoudly]

In this photo you can clearly see a raised lymph node in her neck. This is a key symptom of lymphoma.

But of course it’s also a symptom of many other less serious illnesses.

2/n #ccam 🎗️

[Remembering Ruby @KindlyLoudly]

As we come to the end of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, I wanted to reshare these photos of Ruby, at the beach, 2 weeks before her diagnosis

She’d been poorly for a few weeks & the various doctors we’d seen were sure her symptoms were due to allergies.
#ccam

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[The Culturist @the_culturist_]

This 500-year-old portrait may seem ordinary, but it's one of the most mysterious in history.

There's so much detail that you can read every musical note on this small page.

But look closer — an unsettling secret is hiding in plain sight... 🧵

[Fiona Rivaz @fiflippy]

Check out this post on Nextdoor: https://t.co/gOsMFOvRMs

[Fiona Rivaz @fiflippy]

My friend Sarah Santer is fundraising for Alzheimer's Research UK. Check out their @JustGiving page and please donate if you can. Thank you! #JustGiving https://t.co/XBLMsQ3ts5