I’d like to remind the true ‘patriots’ of this country bashing Sikhism that during the 2nd World War up to half a million Sikhs fought in the British Army. Many died fighting for the future of Britain and never returned from battle.
They’re more patriotic than you’ll ever be.
A final piece of advice from Holly Butcher - written the day before she passed away from cancer at just 27:
“It’s a strange thing knowing you’re going to die young.
At 26, I thought I had time…
To fall in love.
Start a family.
Grow old.
But cancer doesn’t care about plans.
Now, I understand how fragile life really is. Every single day is a gift, not a guarantee.
I’m not writing this to scare you. I’m writing to remind you: really live.
Stop stressing over little things. Be kind to your body- move it, nourish it, stop criticizing it. One day you’ll wish you had appreciated it.
Go outside.
Look at the sky.
Feel the sun.
Just be.
Spend less time chasing “stuff” - more time making memories. Don’t skip moments with people you love.
Laugh more.
Write a note.
Tell someone you love them.
Complain less.
Give more.
Helping others brings more joy than anything you can buy.
Be present.
Put your phone down.
Show up - really show up.
You don’t need to have it all figured out. You don’t need a perfect body, or a perfect life.
Just follow what makes your heart light up. Say no to what drains you. Make changes when you need to.
And please - donate blood. I wouldn’t have had that extra year without it. And that year gave me memories I’ll hold close… forever.
Thank you for reading this.
Live your life well.
And maybe… we’ll meet again someday.”
Holly 🩷
Repost & share Holly’s important advice. ❤️
This year we are doing it with a twist.
We have 500 QR codes we will be sharing and handing out across the marathon route, these codes take you directly to sign up to be a stem cell donor.
feel free to grab one, share it around. Let’s see how many lives we can save in one day
On this day, Sikhs celebrate the birth of the Khalsa, which was created by Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji and instilled the now indisputable and distinct identity of the Sikhs. The Guru gave the gift of bana, the distinctive Sikh clothing and headwear. He also offered five emblems of purity and courage known today as Five K's. Sri Guru Gobind Singh gave all Sikhs the opportunity to live lives of courage, sacrifice, and equality.
𝓦𝓮 𝓰𝓸 𝓪𝓰𝓪𝓲𝓷!
FA CUP TICKET NEWS: We are opening online ticket sales to both home and away supporters for next Tuesday’s game against Hereford.
We hope to see as many of you back at the GWA as we send a message of unity and defiance in the face of hatred.
#UpTheKhalsa
Virgil van Dijk FaceTiming the victorious Liverpool U13s to pass on his congratulations. Today they won Virgil’s Legacy Trophy at his former club Willem II in Holland.
The young Reds beat Man City in the semis and Feyenoord in the final.
I have woken up still angry & emotional. There was no allegation. Hereford fans heard it and were disgusted, hereford staff and players stood with us 👏🏿👏🏿 The question is @kickitout@SRTRC_England@EmiratesFACup What will you do to stand with us all? Its 2025!!!!
A huge thank you to Claire, who has given a total stranger a second chance of life – and didn’t decide to withdraw even when the donation was more challenging than anticipated. Thanks to her, someone somewhere has been given valuable extra time with their loved ones.
“I've felt completely supported every step of my donation journey, starting with my lovely donation co-ordinators, the amazing team at Royal Hallamshire Hospital, even down to the volunteer, who rang me after my first donation day just to check in.”
🙏 Help us support MLSS, who provide vital aid in Punjab and run food banks across the UK. Every donation makes a difference to families in need. 💙 https://t.co/EXEO8VRC75
Your stem cells could be the key to someone like Reece's survival, and it starts with a simple mouth swab.
Find out more and sign up today: https://t.co/6VkNPJRshl
#Register4Reece
'It means a lot to know there are people out there trying to help.'
16-year-old cancer patient Reece Khan speaks to Sky's @GarethBarlow about his search for a stem cell donor, and his gratitude for the charity Anthony Nolan.
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This is a special fan base, it really is.
Lifts, home, care and support offered up by so many is incredible.
Just praying like everyone for this that are injured 🙏
#LFC
Thank you to all the people of Liverpool who offered their homes, cars, and every kind of assistance possible yesterday. Your humanity shone brightly through the darkness YNWA