Paul Vernon

Software Engineer, web developer, Elite Dangerous player and founder backer, Mesenchymal Chondrosarcoma survivor for six years but now, terminally ill.

[Paul Vernon @paulvernon]

There's currently a fundraiser event going on on Facebook to raise money for the @BCRT by the unofficial fan group of @officialnma in my name because of my #Cancer. My partner @Rebelwolf has made a unique pendant that is in the fundraiser too.
https://t.co/c9cbHxhTR9

[Paul Vernon @paulvernon]

@smorganmoore So pleased to hear this @smorganmoore you've got this and all the support of the @EliteDangerous community behind you at the very least.

[Paul Vernon @paulvernon]

The most revolutionary game of the 1980's still plays well! The innovation of the 3D radar and the obscured 3D ship lines made this game what it remains today. The very best!!!

[FrontierAstro @FrontierAstro]

I've spent some time recently playing #BBCElite on a #BBCMaster emulated by #BeebEm That feeling of desperation as you race for the space station protection zone with all your missiles gone and your shields failing is as strong as ever 😎

[Paul Vernon @paulvernon]

I have three to four months left to live at the end stages of a rare form of bone cancer called Mesenchymal Chondrosarcoma which I was originally diagnosed with in 2015. I'm proud that this is how my friends see me @Schwarzenegger

[Paul Vernon @paulvernon]

@CMDR_Buur Jam first because it sticks everything together. If you put cream first, the jam will slip off the top followed by the cream coming away from the base, leaving just tears of despair and a soggy bottom!

[Bone Cancer Research Trust @BCRT]

Are you a fantastic fundraiser with a flair for all things Challenge Events? If yes, we want you to join our awesome, life-saving team!

We're #hiring for a Challenge Events Fundraising Officer! Find out more & apply NOW 👉 https://t.co/jOBnepwcEL

#CharityJobs #ThirdSectorJobs

[Sky Sports F1 @SkySportsF1]

Lewis Hamilton says Formula 1 drivers are "duty bound" to try and raise awareness of issues in Saudi Arabia and admits he is "open" to meeting those in authority to try and drive change in the country.

[Bone Cancer Research Trust @BCRT]

📣 Introducing our South #BoneCancerConference Keynote Speaker- Theresa Beech! Theresa's son, Daniel, died from osteosarcoma. She'll share how Daniel led her to learn about genomics, Patient/parent Osteosarcoma genome-Wide Registry & researching genomics👉 https://t.co/gFyuUnrBDe

[Paul Vernon @paulvernon]

@AskSenseiPlater I'm terminally ill with a rare form of bone cancer now. I've lived under its shadow for 6 years. It's a truly cruel disease.

[CMDR JOE PLATER @AskSenseiPlater]

When you have cancer there is no escaping it, you see it in the mirror, you see it on TV, the Internet, its painted on the faces of your loved ones, you want to run, you want to hide. But your only real option is stand your ground and somedays that's all I've got energy for.

[Paul Vernon @paulvernon]

Incredible attention to detail and craftsmanship have clearly gone into this awesome model of an #EliteDangerous #ScaleModel #FleetCarrier!!!

[Emma Capener @Ecapener]

IT'S FINISHED!!!!
My pencil drawing of Lewis Hamilton is finally done. Really enjoyed this one.
Reference photo from the brilliant @glenn_dunbar
#pencildrawing #lewishamilton #fabercastell

[Paul Vernon @paulvernon]

I took this screenshot five years ago today. The views in #EliteDangerous never get old! It does remind me of just how small we really are. We're all just space dust. In times like this, people should remember that.

[Matt Williams @MattWilliamsMJW]

Proud to see my mum (and aunt-not pictured) collecting for @mariecurieuk today at @Morrisons! They enjoyed it so much, they've signed up for more collections next week. #gda2022 💛

[Paul Vernon @paulvernon]

This week, bone cancer is trying to rob me of my strength in my left hand. I can't press buttons on my HOTAS throttle for @EliteDangerous so @voicepacks and @VoiceAttack are coming to the rescue. Radiotherapy on Thurs. to hopefully reduce pressure and restore some strength too!

[Elite Dangerous @EliteDangerous]

🎨 Get 30% off Fleet Carrier cosmetics ahead of Fleet Carrier interiors coming in Update 11 scheduled for 8 March!

🔗 https://t.co/cPbjQZ4YrI

[Bone Cancer Research Trust @BCRT]

Here's a HUGE #SaturdayShoutOut to the Annie Tranmer Charitable Trust for their grant towards our research project looking at whether mRNA vaccine technology developed for COVID-19 can be used to develop a new treatment for osteosarcoma. Read more 👉 https://t.co/OurjeUBOZj

[Bone Cancer Research Trust @BCRT]

Are you or someone you know going through a journey with primary bone cancer? Our Step-by-Step Guide for Patients takes patients & their loved ones through diagnosis, treatment & recovery step-by-step. Find out more this #RareDiseaseDay 👉 https://t.co/gaTqAkwOjz

[Paul Vernon @paulvernon]

@FundraiserHan @mariecurieuk @MarieCurieCymru People like Hannnah directly help people like me with terminal bone cancer. A Marie Curie nurse is likely in my future and fund raising is critical to that happening. Thank you to all the fund raisers and all those who give. It's a very special thing you do. @mariecurieuk @BCRT

[Hannah @FundraiserHan]

‘Couples that collect together, stay together!’ 🌼💛🌼

#GDA2022 #mydaffodil @mariecurieuk @MarieCurieCymru

[Paul Vernon @paulvernon]

@MercedesAMGF1 @LewisHamilton @amgmotorsport @PET_Motorsports I'm terminally ill with six months left to live. I'm making my mark as best I can with charity drives and passing on my professional knowledge to my mentees in a personal capacity now I can no longer work. It brings me comfort to know that £1000's have gone to @BCRT in my name!