“This is going to be a particularly big challenge for me as last summer, a large tumour in my pelvis caused a bowel obstruction.
I landed in hospital for six weeks for a major operation—not to cure me, but ‘to get me out of trouble,’ as I couldn’t eat or drink properly.”
“Once again, I’m starting to develop my fitness from scratch and I haven’t been on my bike properly for a year.”
In between raising awareness and fundraising, she’s remained physically active through surfing, cycling, and dog sledding—activities that help manage the emotional toll of her diagnosis and support her mental wellness.