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LU July 2025 Newsletter: Spotlight on Girl Power! Excited to be featured in the LymphUnited July 2025 Newsletter - Volume 16. Spotlight On... Girl Power!

Lymphoedema United Golf Day 2025: £15,117 for Lymphoedema Research The Lymphoedema United Golf Day was a truly special occasion that brought our community together in the best possible way. Now in its fourth year but the first time my family and I attended, it proved to be about so much more than golf. It was about the connection, understanding and shared experiences which we have. The event created a space where families could come together, support one another and better un

Very proud of my little big leg this week tackling Glastonbury Festival for the 4th year in a row. Walking 70miles/110km and over 150,000 steps in 6 days is challenge for anyone but with lower leg lymphoedema, it's an even bigger accomplishment. As each year passes, I notice that festival season and summer in general becomes increasingly more difficult. Alongside the natural progression of my condition, the heat, standing for hours, walking around all day and a lack of my nor

Reflections on Jeremy Vine BBC Radio 2's Medical Monday: Why Words Matter Completely disheartened by the lack of awareness, lack of education and lack of compassion during Jeremy Vine's BBC Radio 2's Medical Monday segment on Monday 9th June 2025. Whilst I appreciate the intent was to spark interest and raise awareness of lymphoedema, hearing my condition be described as "unsightly", not once but TWICE, during the conversation is extremely hurtful. Members of the lymphoedema

Lymphoedema United: 'Meet The Members' Article As part of raising awareness and sharing my lymphoedema journey, I’ve written an article for Lymphoedema United featured on their ‘Meet The Members’ page. Lymphoedema United is a UK-based group dedicated to supporting individuals living with lymphoedema. Their free membership offers a comprehensive hub of information, guidance and resources for everyone in the community. The organisation supports not only those living with lympho