Hi I knew after being diagnosed with MBL a few years ago it thought it might develop into Chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL). which it has been confirmed . So on knowing this I decided to do something ‘bigger’ than I’d done before in my life which was to tackle the 110 mile walk of The Cleveland Way . Since completing it during the heatwave( not the best time ) I’ve written a book about the whole plan , desire actual events of the walk , including preparation etc . It’s mildly humorous and personal but having now chosen to sell them , a good number of friends and creatives have given me very positive feedback and throughly enjoyed the read . A pal suggested I sell them for a donation which I have and this money will go to the cancer charity in due course . I think the book and the ‘story ‘ deserves a wider audience to maximise its earning for the charity which I will be attempting to do . I just thought I’d share the experience with you and hopefully encourage people to do something of the same magnitude relative tot them . I am not preaching just explaining my path .
Morning @Springtiger good to hear from you again.
Thank you so much for sharing your story! What an incredible achievement to tackle the 110-mile Cleveland Way. You should be immensely proud—not just of the walk, but of turning your diagnosis into such a positive force for others.
I really resonated with your post because ‘giving back’ struck a chord with me after my diagnosis, too. I volunteer for Blood Cancer UK and also for the RSPCA. There is something very healing about focusing on helping others when your own world feels a bit uncertain.
I also have actually written a book myself (I’m on my second proofs and started my third now!), though I’m still not sure of the ‘how-to’ of the publishing world. It’s wonderful that your friends have given you such positive feedback. I’ve only allowed a few to read my first and I also got great feedback.
A humorous, personal account is exactly what many people need when they are facing a diagnosis; it makes the ‘mountain’ feel a little more climbable.