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Raised

£500.00

Target

£750

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Raising Money For

Macmillan Cancer Support

We've both had cancer scares, we've both lost family members or friends to cancer over the years & Carl was diagnosed with Stage 1b Melanoma in August, this was then furthered with a Basal Cell Carcinoma in early September with Surgery date now set for late September & further biopsies. Now is definitely the time to go sober for October.

So it seems fitting. Running a pub to fundraise for the charity who support him during this process.

We both love a drink and it'll be a challenge for both of us, it'll also be a great way to focus on our health but more importantly give back to those who have given so much assistance already.

Dig deep and sponsor both of us to stay Sober this October!

- Surgery Update

What a day Monday 22nd was, Philip drove me to St Georges at 6am, I got to admissions at 6.45am where the day was essentially:

- admissions to survey lounge
- surgery and day discussed with a surgeon and nurse
- Pre-Op checks with nurses and final details alongside stockings issue to stop DVT and clots
- numbed up 45 minutes before Nuclear Medicine
- Nuclear Medicine for 2 hours of scans, tests and 4 radioactive injections to locate sentinel nodes
- seen by an anaesthetist to discuss what's happening
- given surgery outfit
- revisited by my surgeon to check markings and discuss times of surgery
- 2pm surgeries undertaking comprising,

General anaesthetic
Wide Skin Excision on left forearm (surgery 1)
Sentinel Node Removal on left armpit (surgery 2)
Basal Cell Removal on left cheek of face & skin flap (surgery 3)

- was taken to a recovery ward at about 5pm so 1 hour per surgery
- given the usual post op updates and chats with a discharge time of 9pm aslong as the medical team were happy so left at 9.15pm
- reached home at 10pm, thanks again the wonderful Husband Philip

Food, drink and a little sleep before I woke up & wrote this

More updates to follow as dates set already for;
- Face Wound checkup
- Biopsy staging results from Sentinel Nodes & Basal Cell
Just awaiting dates for an arm stick checkup.

Thanks to those of you who have donated and indeed read all of this post. Much love xx

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Carl Darling
Team Leader
 £90.70
Philip Darling £0.00

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Status Updates

£20.00 from Lew Rogers-Duffield

Gift Aid +£5.00

Well done guys! ❤️

Thanks Lewis - see your target was smashed too. X

£10.35 from Neal Varghese

Dear Carl,

I just want you to know how much you are loved and admired. Your strength and courage in facing this battle inspire everyone around you. Remember, you're not alone—there are so many of us cheering you on every step of the way. Stay strong, keep hope close, and know that brighter days are ahead. Sending you all my love and positive energy.

With heartfelt support,
Neal

Thank you so much for your donation and kind words Neal. It really is much appreciated 💕 don't be a stranger when you pop back to the UK. Come find me at The Pilot

£10.35 from Elizabeth from Smile Rooms

Gift Aid +£2.59

For one of my favourite Patients and one of the Loveliest Men I have ever met! I think you’re Amazing!!! 🤩🤩🤩🤩 Keep Laughing, they say it’s the best medicine! 😊🤣 I am sending you lots of love, hugs, kisses and Get well soon wishes!!! 🙏🏾❤️🤗😘

Thank you so much Elizabeth - funnily enough I love my visits to the dentist and my catch-ups with you. Look forward to maybe seeing you at Halloween xxxl

£10.35 from Sarah Hayward

Gift Aid +£2.59

Amazing cause, well done boys.

Thank you so much for the donation lovely xx

£20.00 from Eden B-T

Gift Aid +£5.00

So sorry to hear your news 🩷 Sending lots of love x

Thanks for the donation Eden & hope your well. Need to catch you for a late night McDonald's and Uber again xx

Status Update

Looking stunning post op 😂

Status Update

Retry this update.

What a day Monday 22nd was, Philip drove me to St Georges at 6am, I got to admissions at 6.45am where the day was essentially:

- admissions to survey lounge
- surgery and day discussed with a surgeon and nurse
- Pre-Op checks with nurses and final details alongside stockings issue to stop DVT and clots
- numbed up 45 minutes before Nuclear Medicine
- Nuclear Medicine for 2 hours of scans, tests and 4 radioactive injections to locate sentinel nodes
- seen by an anaesthetist to discuss what's happening
- given surgery outfit
- revisited by my surgeon to check markings and discuss times of surgery
- 2pm surgeries undertaking comprising,

General anaesthetic
Wide Skin Excision on left forearm (surgery 1)
Sentinel Node Removal on left armpit (surgery 2)
Basal Cell Removal on left cheek of face & skin flap (surgery 3)

- was taken to a recovery ward at about 5pm so 1 hour per surgery
- given the usual post op updates and chats with a discharge time of 9pm aslong as the medical team were happy
- reached home at 10pm, thanks again the wonderful Husband Philip

Food, drink and a little sleep before I woke up & wrote this

More updates to follow as dates set already for;
- Face Wound checkup
- Biopsy staging results from Sentinel Nodes & Basal Cell
Just awaiting dates for an arm stick checkup.

Thanks to those of you who have donated and indeed read all of this post. Much love xx

£5.18 from Alex Woolhouse

Gift Aid +£1.30

Lots of love xx

Thanks Alex - the road to recovery is here xx

£10.00 from Dozie

Sending you love and light during this difficult time 🙏

Thank-you Chorizo xx

Status Update

Today was my final Pre-Op bloods after last week's Pre-Op assessment with the 3 part surgery due on Monday.

I'll update here when I can pre & post op x

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