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Back in the UK, 4 months post op
A quickish video update of where I am at medically. I am so much better since my surgery however I still have EDS and I am still a very...
Sep 26, 20191 min read
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26 days post surgery update: highs & lows
Overall I am beginning to live well although I have reminders that I still have multiple chronic illnesses that need to be managed.
Jun 5, 20193 min read
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3 weeks post surgery update
Saw Dr Gilete my main neurosurgeon yesterday. It was quite emotional, we went through my symptoms and issues before and my issues and...
Jun 1, 20192 min read
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Finn's Walk
A huge thank you to Finn White who kindly raised money for Chance4Charlie by gaining sponsors to walk Hadrian's Wall in just 6 days!
May 27, 20191 min read
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Surgical Wound Diary ***Trigger warning*** pictures of surgical wounds
***Trigger warning**** graphic images of surgical wounds. I have put them all in one post for those interested.
May 19, 20193 min read
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Tuesday Update (Post Operation Day 5)
Whilst still experiencing surgical pain, dizziness and nausea, Charlie continues to make good progress which the doctors and surgeons are...
May 14, 20191 min read
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Sunday Update (Post Operation Day 3)
*WEEKEND UPDATE* Charlie continues to remain in a stable condition and heavily sedated due to intense pain. The first couple of...
May 12, 20191 min read
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Pre surgery update in 4 videos
Pre surgery updates in 4 videos. This is the last update from me before the surgery. There have been some quite significant changes to...
May 8, 20191 min read
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Surgery updates, day 1 & 2
Day 1: Traveling to Barcelona We made it and all things considered it went well! So many incredibly generous people have helped us get to...
May 5, 20192 min read
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'Radical Acts of Care' exhibition & event at Ganapati
A great big thank you to all the Ganapati family, the staff and the customers! Claire Fisher, Ady, all the Ganapati family, Ganapati...
Apr 27, 20192 min read
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Afternoon coffee & cakes
A huge thank you to my wonderful mother-in-law Veronica for organising and hosting an afternoon coffee and cakes event. Thank you to my...
Apr 26, 20191 min read
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Barcelona itinerary - what we know so far
Saturday, 4th May 2019 Oscar and Charlie fly to Barcelona Monday, 6th May 2019 Day 1 of pre-op appointments Pre-op lab work, CAT scan for...
Apr 25, 20191 min read
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Race Night
Chance4Charlie 'Race Night' at Challow Cricket Club took place on Friday 29th March 2019.The event was organised by the incredible Elaine...
Apr 19, 20191 min read
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Afternoon tea, scones and a raffle!
On the 11th April June and Graham hosted an afternoon tea, scones and a raffle for their friends and family of friends. Thank you so much...
Apr 19, 20191 min read
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Chance4Charlie Yoga with Yogi Claire
My lovely and talented friend Claire has supported and used her savvy skills as a buisness woman to support and raise awareness for...
Apr 16, 20191 min read
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Ladies' Mad Hatter's Tea Party
A huge thank you to Elaine Bywaters for organising this event. And a huge thank you to everyone who helped organise and run the event...
Apr 16, 20191 min read
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Outreach Digital: women in digital, media & comms event
A huge thank you to Kristina Donauskyte and Outreach Digital who helped us raise funds and awareness with their International Women's day...
Apr 16, 20192 min read
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March events
March was a huge month for Chance4Charlie, it was almost non-stop events! Thank you so much to everyone who shared the story, was...
Apr 11, 20191 min read
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Events in January/February
A look over the events for Chance4Charlie in January and February 2019. Although we only found out I needed surgery in January the...
Apr 11, 20191 min read
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Solihull observer interview
I was interviewed for the Solihull observer: Here is the article link: https://solihullobserver.co.uk/news/marston-green-woman-left-unabl...
Apr 11, 20196 min read
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