From rock climbing to minty croissants (and everything in between!) the Cambridge crew are making a big impression at this year’s FYSOT. Highlights from all their adventures, including multi coloured toast and chalet intruders! Later on, the glad rags are on as the disco attracts the Cambridge lot like bees to a honey comb…they’re a lively bunch!
It’s a busy time for Alice as she prepares for various up and coming events, including a charity ball, in aid of her cancer, Rhabdomyosarcoma. Chemo is delayed so Alice can complete her packed social diary and feel in good spirits whilst doing so, however the pain soon becomes too much to bear. The day of the ball arrives, the fancy frocks are on, the champagne is waiting… and after a lot of hard work, all goes to plan and a wonderful night is had by all. With the generosity and effort of everyone, over £5,000 is raised for the research appeal, dedicated to supporting new scientific findings and maintaining and improving necessary treatments. Despite being in a great deal of pain, Alice keeps going, even if she has to contend with annoying pain relief machines!
Alice’s 18th has finally come, which means only one thing in the Bullock household…a party! Cue jazzy candles, music and lots of cake as she celebrates surrounded by friends and family. Post party and now an official adult, Alice reminisces on her childhood, looking through old photo albums, from sitting on Santa’s knee to her first day at school…and displaying some interesting outfit choices! Feeling tired and energy less, Alice explains how frustrating it is not being able to do anything without feeling worn out, a problem soon helped by having one very large blood transfusion!
Next Date – Sat 29th November; an opportunity to meet other young people! Come along!!
Part two of Richard’s hike for charity finds him mid walk, still raring to go and giving us some great commentary as they head through Cambridge, soaking up the sights…and the sun by the looks of things! As Richard and his team continue on, we walk alongside as cyclists, or as they call them, “psycholists” get in the way of things!
Say cheese! Richard’s latest film finds him busy with various events. First up, a photo shoot for an article in the Cambridge Evening News, but proceedings are cut short when the battery pack soon runs out of energy! Next up, a charity walk for TCT, where the fun and games start on the bus when Richard’s brother gives us a demonstration of his very best Cambridgeshire accent! In Richard’s words, he’s “hob-knobbing” with the celebrities as he prepares to cross the start line, catching up with Olympic swimmer Mark Foster. The balloons are out, shoe laces are tied and the challenge is on, but where are the local pubs for a drink half way round?! We catch up with Richard during the walk which doubles up as a lovely sight seeing tour of Cambridge, no sign of a pub yet though!
In the second of Nick’s films, we hear how, despite having his life turned upside down by treatment, he has tried to keep things as normal as possible, even managing a pint after his first chemo session! Soon realising a lifestyle change was needed however, Nick talks about how, as a nineteen year old, he got used to dealing with the side effects of treatment such as hair loss and a drastic change in appearance. During treatment, Nick explains how he grew to appreciate the good things in life and tried as much as possible to make good use of the days he felt better, in his words to “recharge the batteries”. Mentally, Nick describes how hard the battle with his emotions was and how it has made him a great deal stronger now he has experienced having cancer, offering some great advice on how to stay mentally positive.
Here we meet Nick, who, at the age of 18 during a football scholarship programme, discovered he had Ewing’s Sarcoma- a rare type of bone cancer. About to complete his 22nd radiotherapy session, we hear his story and the hardships of enduring treatment, living with cancer and trying to keep things as normal as possible. As well as the fear attached to having cancer, Nick explains how difficult it was to decide whether to go ahead with radiotherapy or take the recommended option and have his leg amputated. Unable to comprehend life without the use of his right leg, Nick decided to risk having treatment and states how he hopes it will be the best decision in the long run. With a positive outlook on things, Nick, accompanied by his friend Jeff, make the most of time spent in the waiting room and soon turn Nick’s crutches into something far more entertaining!
After finding herself back in hospital again due to an infection and low counts, Alice is feeling deflated and wants to be back at home. After a talk with the doctors however, Alice soon realises she must stay and get better before she can return home, and sure enough, proving everyone wrong, her counts steadily creep back up to normal range! An ecstatic Alice finally returns to her home comforts, but also returns to the ever looming exam results day, causing her to feel a mixture of emotions. The day arrives, and amazingly, Alice gains a sparkling set of grades, despite being extremely ill when sitting them. A post exams party with friends means only one thing…drunken, camp dancing from Jordan! It’s a case of festival fever as Alice has an amazing time at V and Reading, managing to meet one of her favourite bands, Muse. After all the fun of mingling with celebrities, Alice is suitably worn out, but doesn’t stop there…she has a full treatment plan sorted and is already planning a holiday!
Aged 17, diagnosed 7 years ago and blasting out of the stereo? S Club 7 of course! Lizzy is certainly all about the 7’s. As she tells her story, we hear about everything from radiotherapy to Teegan the dog, complete with a series of photographs taken at the time. Lizzy also explains how supportive friends and family were during treatment, especially her two brothers, who always managed to keep her entertained and in high spirits. A tour around Lizzy’s room highlights her love for dogs, mainly of the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel kind! After hearing more of her story, it’s time to take to the water as Lizzy explains how after she was taught, it’s now her turn to teach children how to sail- both a fun and valuable experience.
Our TCT unit architects are coming to Cambridge to show you guys colour palettes for our Unit on October 8th at 18.00 in the Boardroom. They would also like to know what is most important to you in the Social Zone. Please come along – we hope to see you there.
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It’s been nearly two years since Richard last made a film here on Jimmyteens, but fear not, he’s back in style with the epic release of “Mask Wars”…Darth Vader beware! A lot has happened since filming back on the dreaded D9 and Richard talks us through the latest on his treatment situation, with a 2 week course of precautionary radiotherapy on his head looming. After enduring intense radiotherapy previously, Richard reminisces about the last couple of years and prepares for the coming weeks of treatment. Day one of radiotherapy arrives and we’re not getting left behind! We get a guided tour, from house to hospital as Richard waits to get started, assisted by mum and sister, who would prefer to stay on the other side of the camera! As things progress, we follow Richard over the course of the next few days, as he takes a trip to the Wallace Cancer Care Centre and takes a well deserved break from the stresses of treatment in relaxing surroundings. As Richard finishes his last lot of treatment, he sits down for a nice cup of tea….hopefully planning his next film instalment!
