"Netflix and pills"

Have you heard about the popular past time "Netflix and pills"?

Whilst some 16 year olds would give up their stem cells for a week doing this, it's apparently not as fun as it sounds.

My friend Kate is one of life's good eggs. She's kind and selfless, and she's tough. She's an inspiration to many people really.

Life can be cruel sometimes and Kate's had a bit of a rough time recently. While there lots of are cliched sayings about coping in the face of adversity, sometimes it's just "Netflix and pills" that gets you through to see in the next day, a lovely black humoured phrase from Kate and her friend. Sometimes, that's not enough and it's the love and support of people around you - including charities - that spur you on again.

Hearing about the things that help Kate in her daily battle made me think carefully about where I can do my bit. While the scale of the fight is rather different in size, I'll be using this space to take you through my own journey.

This blog will share what I'm going to be up to and explain the nature thing a little bit more. I'll post some pictures and videos - with some extras on the instagram page - tell you how Kate is getting on, highlight some of the work that mine and Kate's chosen charity is doing, and give you some facts and figures about blood cancer.

If I can either raise a few quid or inspire some more people to join the donor register at Anthony Nolan then I'll have done just a fraction of what they do for people every day, so please come back and read some more!

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Step into Christmas!

"Welcome to my Christmas post! I'd like to thank you for being here" For this very special festive update I'm handing over the space to Kate. Her journey is so inspiring, and she can say this all so much more meaningfully than I can. If any readers are looking for an adventure in the new year, consider "stepping into Christmas with me"; pull on the warm clothes, put one foot in front of the other, and join the fundraising effort. It's been a great response to date, and several people have signed up to some of the bigger events in August and October 2018! Happy Christmas everyone, and thanks for all the kind words and encouragement so far. Get the box of tissues ready, the next 10 minutes will be emotional... ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- It’s here, Christmas 2017!!!! Is it time to crack open the bubbly yet!? (None for you Phil, your body is a temple!) I made it! There were times over the

Ultra Tour of Edinb-AAAARGH

Modern Edinburgh is said to have been built on 7 hills. Having run around it, I think the original town planners must have run out of counting fingers at their final construction meeting. "Let's just call it 7." The first upward slope I encountered was when I arrived at the very bottom of the Royal Mile about 6.30 am, and began the slow walk up to the start line with my wife. We were overtaken by a power-walking Lycra clad lady, and then immediately after that by a slightly older man as he ran up the pavement ahead of us. Both had race numbers on, and both looked rather more sprightly than I did. We arrived at the start line in good time, which gave me plenty of opportunity to size up the opposition. First question on my mind was: why is everyone in t-shirts? [Also, why do they say 55 km when the route is actually 57? False advertising!] Second question: which footwear do I need? Third and final: who is going to be at the back with

And folks, that's a wrap

Last week I had the privilege to be invited to the Anthony Nolan Supporters' Awards. It was emotionally charged; a night chock full of remembrance, celebration and pride. We heard about the volunteers that keep the organisation ticking. We heard all about the scientists behind some of the advancements in Anthony Nolan's care. We heard from survivors, celebrities, and about some extr aordinary people doing extraordinarily selfless things. Anthony Nolan Latest News One of the stories we heard was from a parent of a child that had been saved by an Anthony Nolan donor. She spoke bravely about the fight they'd had, the moment her son was diagnosed, and the relief she felt when they found a donor. The young man who had joined the register and saved a life was in the room at the ceremony, beaming from ear to ear. The applause was deafening, and tears ran freely down the faces of many of the onlookers. The story was Rupert's, and y ou can check it out h

Phil vs Nature: Fundraising for Blood Cancer

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