Let's celebrate the cancer champions!

OK, so it's not my phrase, but it is my sentiment. Today, as I celebrated being well enough to run (slowly), with the sunlight on my face, and the wind in my (fake) hair, I thought that it was about time to champion the many amazing people who have suffered, or are suffering with the big 'C'.

So today I celebrate the following champions:
Those who put on their wig/lipstick/suit/apron and got into work - you're amazing!
Those who wore an outfit that showed their scars
Those who visited someone who has cancer and lifted their day
Those who overcame a small challenge - went for a walk, tried a gentle exercise class or cooked breakfast for the family
Those who went through treatment of some kind and made a joke with the nurses
Those who had struggled to sleep but got out of bed anyway
Those who got up and got dressed despite the challenges it posed
Those who dealt with people's curious stares with a smile
Those who battled with the physical after-effects of cancer and kept on going
Those who took care of someone's needs, no matter how minor
Those who successfully operated on a cancer sufferer
Those who advised and supported a cancer sufferer
Those who took time out to share their experiences with someone who's not as far down the line as they are
Those who worried about whether their cancer had come back, but carried on with their day regardless
Those who are waiting for test results but put a brave face on it
Those who prayed for someone they love
Those who prayed for someone they loved and lost
Those who carried on despite the pain
Those who carried on despite the indignity
Those who died, but remain in the hearts of those who loved them
Those who are nearing the end

To all of these people; you are a champion. Don't forget it.

If you know a cancer champion then share this post with them and give them the encouragement to keep on going.

Amanda