Every story is an inspiration
1 in 2 of us will be affected by cancer. Even so, Worldwide Cancer Research were not expecting such a huge response when they put out an open call to their supporters for stories.
Worldwide Cancer Research are an Edinburgh-based charity, investing in ideas that could revolutionise our ability to deal with cancer. The stories gathered have been a huge inspiration for the researchers at the heart of Worldwide Cancer Research.
Gift in Wills Manager, Mark Docherty, said, “We were blown away by the response. Every story of cancer, whether of hope or sadly of loss, motivates our researchers to think outside the box and be the spark that ignites the breakthroughs we’ve all been waiting for.”
One such story came from Basil Smith – Basil is 102, and lives independently. He plays tennis every week, and owes his busy life to research, after being diagnosed with melanoma in 2013. “It must be about six or seven years now, since my last appointment and they gave me the all clear. Very lucky really, I’m very fortunate.”
He described how he felt on receiving the diagnosis: “You feel that you’re no good for anybody. The will to want to live goes out through an open window. It’s a big problem for your family, your friends.”
Basil has left a gift in his Will to Worldwide Cancer Research, and urges others to consider the same. “I hope they eradicate it completely. That there won’t be any cancer patients in the world – no matter where they live or how poor they are, or how wealthy they are.”
Stories like Basil’s underline the real impact of cancer research taking place around the world. The only way we can end cancer is by working together to start new ideas for cancer cures today. Survival rates in the UK have doubled in the past 40 years – to ensure this trajectory continues, Worldwide Cancer Research needs people to come together and support pioneering research today, to help bring about a day where no life is cut short by cancer. You can hear more of Basil’s story, along with stories from our other Curestarters, in this video.
Be the spark that ignites new cures with a gift in your Will, request a FREE Will guide from Worldwide Cancer Research HERE.
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