“My mum who is aged 84 was diagnosed last summer around August 2024 with oesophageal cancer and my sisters and I have been looking after her along with carers around day jobs and family life etc. We were shocked to find out last year that she had around 6 – 12 months to live. I hope that eventually there will be a cure for this awful disease because she now cannot eat without finding it challenging and her swallowing has been affected, but the protein drinks provided by NHS are helping. I’m really proud to be able to raise some money for this important cause of OPA Cancer Charity, and any sum submitted no matter how small will help.”- Emma Nicholson
Emma is running the Newcastle Half Marathon for the OPA!
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