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A Pledge, or Five

08/02/2016alicebyron

I’m not sure how we all feel about JustGiving pages. Convenient, informative, efficient, an easy way to chuck some money at a charity? Sure, all of the above. But, in reality, we all also know that there’s one popping up… Continue reading →

Lifestyle Anthony Nolan, blood cancer, fundraising, give a spit, half marathon, MDS

10 Things That Have Helped Me Cope With Illness

27/11/2015alicebyron 1 Comment

I can’t claim to know very much about mental illness, or the vast majority of physical illnesses too, but boy can I list off some of the side effects of them. My best friend Emily is studying the psychological effects… Continue reading →

Lifestyle cardiff marrow, Cardiff University, coping mechanisms, leukaemia, MDS, mental illness, orange is the new black, relaxing, self help, volunteering

A Father’s Wisdom

13/11/2015alicebyron 4 Comments

So Alice suggested I put a little piece together for her blog. Naturally this filled me with a combination of trepidation (she’s a tough act to follow) and pride (flattered that she would even want me to in the first… Continue reading →

Lifestyle Anthony Nolan, dad, delete blood cancer, family, give blood uk, MDS, myelodysplastic syndrome, wisdom

23 Things I’ve Learnt About Living With Girls

08/10/2015alicebyron 2 Comments

When I first trotted off to Cardiff University two years ago, armed with a carful of rubbish that I didn’t need and no idea of what to expect, I moved into a perfectly mixed flat. Three boys, three girls, all… Continue reading →

Lifestyle Cardiff University, girlfriends, girls, housemates, University

I’m Fine, Aren’t I?

07/10/2015alicebyron 1 Comment

So it’s officially over: my final ever fresher’s week, or more accurately, fresher’s fortnight, has drawn to a close. Although I’ve only ever had three of these, it truly does feel like the end of an era, like I’m saying… Continue reading →

Lifestyle Cardiff, Cardiff University, leukaemia, MDS, University

Loneliness, Be Lost!

13/09/2015alicebyron 9 Comments

This week has been a good week. Thank you all so much for raising so much awareness about Anthony Nolan. I’ve received messages from a truly wonderful and inspiring amount of people who are signing up to the register after… Continue reading →

Lifestyle, MDS Updates Anthony Nolan, bone marrow transplant, Cardiff, leukaemia, MDS, recovery, Third year, University

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