Miles for Myeloma
Emma Sue has embarked on a challenging series of physical challenges. in aid of raising money for Myeloma UK. In March she walked 10 miles a day and raised over £4,000. In June she swam 50 lengths a day reaching £6000 and in September she rowed 10,000 metres every day and hit 80% of this years target. Emma Sue aims to raise £10,000 to fund lifechanging research and treatments for Myeloma, an incurable bone marrow cancer.
Emma Sue’s Story
“My husband was diagnosed with this incurable bone marrow cancer. It came out of the blue and it’s a very rare cancer. Nick is currently having chemotherapy in preparation for a stem cell transplant on October 22nd, which we hope will give 18 months – 2 years remission. However, the cancer will return. I want to raise awareness of the disease and raise vital funds to help with research.
This cancer has no cure but treatments are improving all the time and finding better and better treatments and perhaps one day a cure, relies on hard cash.
I want to raise £10k by the end of the year. That’s 10% of Myeloma UK’s £100k target which shows just how much your difference YOUR donation will make.”
What is Myeloma?
”Myeloma, also known as multiple myeloma, is a blood cancer arising from plasma cells. At any one time there are around 24,000 people living with myeloma in the UK.
”It accounts for 15 per cent of blood cancers, and two per cent of all cancers.
”Unlike many cancers, myeloma does not exist as a lump or tumour. Myeloma affects where bone marrow is normally active in an adult, such as in the bones of the spine, skull and pelvis.
”The most common symptoms of myeloma include bone pain, recurring infection, kidney damage and fatigue.
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