Arina Hussain

Walk 50K in September

I’m taking part in this challenge to support The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity. They ensure The Royal Marsden’s world-leading nurses, doctors and research teams can provide the very best care and develop life-saving treatments, which are used across the UK and around the world.

Approximately 1 in 2 people in the UK will be diagnosed with some form of cancer during their lifetime. This statistic is based on long-term data and projections from reputable sources. 

Notably:

• Nearly 50% of people born in the UK after 1960 are expected to be diagnosed with cancer at some point in their lives 
• This risk is influenced by factors such as age, genetics, lifestyle choices (like smoking, diet, and physical activity), and environmental exposures.
• Around  4 in 10 cancer cases in the UK are considered preventable, primarily through lifestyle changes such as quitting smoking, maintaining a healthy weight, and reducing alcohol consumption

Based on the above factors, it is likely that we will all be affected by cancer through our own experience or those close to us in our friends and family groups.  I myself have lost a close loved one through cancer and the cause is dear to me.

By donating to my page, you’re helping to make a significant difference to the lives of cancer patients and their loved ones.

Please take a moment to support me today, no matter how little the donation – every penny really DOES count.