A most cancers survivor is about to tackle a five-day trek to lift money for a charity that supported her after her therapy.
Lucia Evans, from Grantham, was recognized with Stage 4 Hodgkins Lymphoma in 2021, three days earlier than Christmas and one week earlier than her twenty third birthday.
After one yr in remission, Lucia is now difficult herself to do a 5 day trek within the southern Carpathian mountains, Romania, in October to lift money for the Willow Foundation.
The charity specialises in offering particular days for younger adults who’re coping with severe sicknesses.
Lucia mentioned: “As cheesy as this sounds, since being in remission, I want to live life to the full.
“I used to trek regularly with my family before Covid.
“I have always wanted to visit Romania, so when I saw the trek being advertised, I thought it would be a great way to visit the country as well as challenge myself.”
Before Lucia was recognized, she was about to “make the big move” to London to begin a brand new job.
However, the Christmas she was recognized, she underwent PET scans and mentioned what her subsequent steps could be.
She underwent 4 rounds of “intense” chemotherapy, which precipitated her to lose her hair.
She was additionally despatched to hospital a few instances as a result of neutropenia, the place Lucia had a low rely of white blood cells.
However, in April 2022, she was declared in remission.
After this, the Willow Foundation paid for Lucia to go see The Lion King in London’s West End.
Lucia added: “I was struggling a lot to come to terms with normality shortly after finishing treatment as I had a very different physical appearance to before and still get incredibly fatigued. The Willow Foundation immediately helped me with this.
“This day was so special and memorable that it helped me feel as though whatever happened the past few months was just a bad nightmare.
“It is so important for me to raise money for them, as I want them to continue to support young adults like me going through serious illness.
“If I can raise enough money for just one person to have a special day, then at least I know I will be able to put a smile on someone’s face.”
Last yr, Lucia raised £1,000 for one more charity that supported her by walking up the O2 in London.
To put together, Lucia has been doing plenty of lengthy walks and runs with heavy backpacks to assist preserve her stamina up.
She has additionally been doing plenty of energy coaching.
She additionally lately climbed up Ben Vane, in Scotland, with a 60 litre backpack on her again.
To donate to Lucia’s fundraiser, go to https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/Lucia-E.
The Willow Foundation was established in 1991 by former Arsenal footballer Bob Wilson and his spouse Megs in reminiscence of their daughter Anna, who died of most cancers aged 31.
