Having gone south to Bilbao last weekend, we went west yesterday to Bristol to visit Steve's mum on her birthday and say a quick hello to our son Jack and other members of the family who were just leaving as we arrivedl! On the way home, we dropped into the private view of the Coast exhibition at the Cornerstone Gallery, Didcot, where we both have work on show....so, a busy day all round!
Before heading off in a different direction, I wanted to write briefly about Action Day Mesothelioma, which is today. There are events happening all over the UK to raise awareness of the disease and the dangers of asbestos, and to remember those victims lost to the disease. Sadly my attempt to get something into the local press seems to have fallen on deaf ears. No one has been in touch in response to my e-mail about the Action Day, so I assume nothing will appear in the local papers. Shame on you Oxford Mail and Times, if that's the case! Next year, I think I'll have to stage an event to capture attention......If nothing else, please watch the Asbestos in Schools video made for Action Mesothelioma Day (link under Watch, on the right)
The upbeat mood since Steve's last hospital assessment two weeks ago took a bit of a knock yesterday evening, when I learned that another meso warrior has died. We didn't know Alan, but his wife Heather was the first person to respond to me online when I poured out my feelings on the Macmillan Cancer Support website, shortly after Steve was diagnosed with mesothelioma. She was also the first face to emerge from a crowd of strangers to greet us at the Mesothelioma Conference in London last October. You have been so ready to support others, Heather. If you are reading this, please let us know if there's anything we can do to support you now, other than sending you our love and heartfelt condolences for your loss.
Before heading off in a different direction, I wanted to write briefly about Action Day Mesothelioma, which is today. There are events happening all over the UK to raise awareness of the disease and the dangers of asbestos, and to remember those victims lost to the disease. Sadly my attempt to get something into the local press seems to have fallen on deaf ears. No one has been in touch in response to my e-mail about the Action Day, so I assume nothing will appear in the local papers. Shame on you Oxford Mail and Times, if that's the case! Next year, I think I'll have to stage an event to capture attention......If nothing else, please watch the Asbestos in Schools video made for Action Mesothelioma Day (link under Watch, on the right)
The upbeat mood since Steve's last hospital assessment two weeks ago took a bit of a knock yesterday evening, when I learned that another meso warrior has died. We didn't know Alan, but his wife Heather was the first person to respond to me online when I poured out my feelings on the Macmillan Cancer Support website, shortly after Steve was diagnosed with mesothelioma. She was also the first face to emerge from a crowd of strangers to greet us at the Mesothelioma Conference in London last October. You have been so ready to support others, Heather. If you are reading this, please let us know if there's anything we can do to support you now, other than sending you our love and heartfelt condolences for your loss.
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Hi I just have read your latest post, I am amazed at the attitude of local press. I just have launched a new weblog on mesothelioma. asbestos and decortication and want a guidance from you people on how can I genuinely help mesothelioma sufferers.Also let me know if I can help you in any way. Please let me know if you know any mesothelioma patients , sufferers, doctors and hospitals. because I am also making a complete helping resource for mesothelioma patients. Thanks. Waiting for reply.
ReplyDeleteHow to help mesothelioma sufferers?
ReplyDeleteRaise awareness of the disease and the risks of exposure to asbestos
Raise funds for research into finding a treatment
Produce a public database of all clinical trials open to mesothelioma patients in the UK, similar to the excellent resource available in the USA
Forgive me for being cynical - but I see that your weblog is sponsored by "Weight Loss Reviews", "Health and Beauty" and "Health and Fitness." Following your sponsors' links do not fill me with confidence that you will deliver what you promise for mesothelioma sufferers. Websites that refers to mesothelioma lawyers are usually underpinned by financial motives.
I would not dream of passing on the personal information of mesothelioma sufferers to an unknown third party.
Linda