2-Year-Old Diagnosed with Rare Myopia Condition, Mum Raises Awareness Thursday, December 5, 2024 myopia children lenses eye vision specialist awareness treatment progression research A Somerset mum, Verity Chancellor, is drawing attention to the rising occurrence of myopia in young children, after her two-year-old daughter was diagnosed with the condition and received specialized treatment. Verity noticed … Read More
Teen Overcomes Cancer with Support from Charity Tuesday, September 17, 2024 teen cancer charity support mental wellbeing childhood awareness young lives vs cancer somerset Amelie Williams, an aspiring gymnast and beat-boxer from Somerset, faced a life-altering experience when she was diagnosed with cancer at the age of 11. It was a sudden transition from an active lifestyle to undergoing a … Read More
Stroke survivor conquers 12-hour gaming challenge Friday, August 30, 2024 stroke survivor gaming marathon fundraising resilience rehabilitation disability awareness support Steve D’Arcy, a stroke survivor from Yeovil, is embarking on a sponsored gaming marathon to raise funds for the Stroke Association. Despite losing the use of his right side due to a severe stroke, Steve is demonstrating his … Read More
Grandmother's Routine Eye Test Discovers Cancerous Mole Friday, August 23, 2024 somerset cancer eye grandmother awareness walk bristol cancer research uk treatment routine test A routine eye appointment turned into a life-changing moment for Carol Hampton, a grandmother from Somerset. After postponing her eye test multiple times, she finally went and was stunned when her optician found a cancerous … Read More
Raising Funds and Awareness for Brain Tumour Research in Memory of a Friend Friday, August 16, 2024 funding awareness research brain cancer fundraiser friendship remembrance advocacy hope charity The tragic loss of a friend to brain cancer has spurred a man from Somerset into action, raising funds and awareness for brain tumour research. James ‘Pud’ Pullen, who passed away at the age of 28 after battling the disease, … Read More
Father’s Inspiring Mission Honoring Son's Legacy Friday, July 26, 2024 father marathon brain cancer fundraising research teenager glioblastoma awareness charity advocacy A father is in the midst of an extraordinary journey, training for the remaining legs of his ambitious six-marathon challenge in remembrance of his teenage son who lost his battle with brain cancer. Frank James Lee, residing … Read More