Charlene White Instagram – My long time bezzie @djoptic has incurable sarcoma cancer, and on Saturday night the girlies supported his wife (and my friend obvs) @mrsamymcdonald at the @sarcoma_uk charity ball.
It’s our 2nd year going. Last year we were so overblown by the beautiful community the charity has created we had to all go again this year, and I volunteered my services as host.
Hosting meant keeping it together when on the mic, but in the interim trying not to completely fall apart crying as it was a constant reminder of what Darrell, Amy and the kids live with everyday – and the rollercoaster they and us have been through since he was first diagnosed in 2020.
Cancer sucks. I mean, like, really really sucks. But the joy in that room on Saturday night was electrifying, despite the cloud of cancer floating high up in that room, and its footprints sitting on the hearts of all of us. But we danced, we sang, we ate. We laughed, we cried, and cried again.
Thank-you to the Sarcoma community for welcoming us into your family. As we continue to navigate life with our friends living with it as a constant companion.
Check out @sarcoma_uk … their work is phenomenal.
And my friend Darrell has written a book about living with Sarcoma cancer, called “Straight Red”. It’s only £4.99 on Amazon and all proceeds go to Sarcoma UK. And I know I’m biased, but it’s brilliant. | Posted on 29/Apr/2024 15:30:00
