<div>The Battle I'm Fighting
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<div>At 29, I was diagnosed with colon cancer. Surgery, chemotherapy, the fight of my life. I thought I'd won.
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<div>Then it came back. Stage 4.
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<div>Suddenly, this wasn't a single battle—it was an ongoing war. And wars require resources I no longer have alone.
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<div>I'm now on round 39 of chemotherapy. Multiple surgeries. Countless hospital stays. Regular scans, treatments, and the constant medical management that comes with fighting for your life.
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<div>But here's what most people don't realise about cancer: the NHS provides extraordinary care, but fighting to not just survive but thrive requires going beyond standard treatment protocols.
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<div>Why I Need Your Help Now
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<div>I've reached the point where I need a medical war chest—resources to access complementary therapies, cutting-edge treatments, and recovery protocols that aren't covered by standard care.
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<div>I'm not giving up. I'm gearing up.
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<div>But I can't do this alone anymore.
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<div>Who I Am and Why I'm Still Fighting
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<div>Before cancer tried to define me, I was someone who paired adventure with purpose.
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<div>I ran 6 marathons in 5 days through Jordan's Wadi Rum desert for charity. I completed the Paris Marathon for Parkinson's UK. After my first round of chemotherapy, I ran the Austin Half Marathon supporting cancer research.
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<div>Endurance, mental and physical, has always been my language.
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<div>I've spent my life giving back through adventure, philanthropy, and service. Now I'm asking for help to continue my own fight.
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<div>The War Chest: What I'm Building
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<div>I'm raising to fund the comprehensive treatment approach I need to not just survive, but to thrive and eventually beat this disease.
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<div>This will include:
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<div>Specific Chemotherapy
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<div>Advanced Testing
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<div>Hyperbaric Oxygen and Red Light Therapy
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<div>Supplements
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<div>IV Infusions
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<div>Why This Matters
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<div>Every pound raised isn't just paying for treatment—it's investing in hope.
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<div>It's funding the complementary therapies that help me recover faster between chemotherapy rounds so I can maintain quality of life while fighting.
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<div>It's accessing cutting-edge treatments that may give me the edge I need.
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<div>It's building the resources necessary to wage this war effectively, not just defensively.
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<div>What I'm Fighting For
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<div>I'm fighting to be here for my friends and family who've supported me through every treatment.
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<div>I'm fighting to continue coaching young adults through their own cancer journeys, because they need someone who truly understands.
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<div>I'm fighting to prove that Stage 4 doesn't mean game over.
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<div>I'm fighting because I still have so much life to live, work to do, and people to help.
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<div>The Honest Truth
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<div>Cancer at any stage is expensive. Stage 4 cancer that requires ongoing, indefinite treatment? It's financially devastating.
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<div>I've depleted my savings. I've restructured my life. I've done everything I can on my own.
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<div>But this disease doesn't care about individual resources. It requires a community effort.
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<div>This is my ask. This is my war chest. This is how I keep fighting.
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<div>How You Can Help
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<div>Any amount makes a difference.
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<div>Can't contribute financially? Share this campaign. Your network might include someone who can help or knows someone who can.
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<div>Every share is ammunition. Every pound is armour. Every act of support is hope.
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<div>What Happens Next
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<div>I'll provide regular updates on treatment progress, how funds are being used, and the difference your support is making.
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<div>Transparency matters. You're not just donating—you're becoming part of my fight.
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<div>The Difference Between Surviving and Thriving
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<div>Standard treatment keeps me alive. But I'm not fighting just to survive, I'm fighting to thrive.
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<div>To continue coaching others through their battles.
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<div>To keep sharing what I'm learning about resilience under fire.
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<div>To prove that with the right resources and support, Stage 4 doesn't have to be the end of the story.
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<div>I've shown up for 39 rounds of chemotherapy (so far) when every cell in my body wanted to quit.
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<div>I'm not quitting now. But I need reinforcements.
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<div>Will you join my fight?
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<div>Every warrior needs an army. Will you be part of mine?
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<div>With profound gratitude,
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<div>Josh Vintner-Jackson
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<div>P.S. If you've followed my journey on LinkedIn or Substack (Resilience Reborn), you know I don't ask for help easily. This isn't comfortable. But neither is Stage 4 cancer. And I've learned that strength sometimes means asking for what you need to keep fighting.
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