I’m Ceri, the new Blood Cancer UK staff lead for the forum.
It’s really nice to be here, and even in my first few days I can tell that this community is cared for brilliantly by the Forum Support Volunteers, clinical nurses and the Support Services team. I feel very lucky to be stepping in alongside them.
My background is in digital and grassroots community and strategy work, and I also have my own lived experience of blood cancer (Hodgkin Lymphoma), from which I am now in remission. That has shaped a lot of how I think about support, connection, and the value of spaces like this. But I also know each person’s experience of being affected by blood cancer is uniquely and intimately their own, so I won’t ever assume mine reflects anyone else’s.
For now, I’ll mostly be listening and learning so I can get to know the rhythm of the forum and the people who make it what it is, and understand how we can best support the community. Feel free to say hello whenever you fancy.
@Ceri_BloodCancerUK Massive welcome to the wonderful BCUK Team. Look forward to connecting with you along the way. Every good wish as you settle in. The folk on here - staff, volunteers and those posting for, or giving, support, are amazing!
Welcome @Ceri_BloodCancerUK to this wonderful forum! Thanks for introducing yourself. I can see you are already giving some great understanding and reassuring advice. We are so grateful for this forum and for the expertise of the staff at Blood Cancer UK. Warm wishes Willow x
Hello there @Ceri_BloodCancerUK, so nice to introduce yourself. I’m really sorry to read of your own experiences with blood cancer, but so glad you’re here now. Your support around the forum is already making a difference, thank you for such lovely comments. I look forward to seeing you!
