Saving Andrew Bottomley - Steel Mongers United
Hi,
If you're receiving or reading this it's because you're a Steel Monger, family or friends of a Steel Monger and/or want to be a Steel Monger (even if you didn't know it yet ...).
Why?
Because despite our rough exterior, we're much like our materials - we're the most recycled and recyclable product on the planet. In other words once you are a Steel Monger, you always will be.
You're part of a society; a family; a collective group of people that ride the highs & lows of life together.
You can of course be other things - like a Lucky Husband, Proud Father and unashamed Survivor ...
Like our great mate Andrew (Botts) Bottomley ...
I say unashamed Survivor, as with many things in life, the fight never ends.
Bott's journey has been long and difficult; the condensed summary includes -
- December 2018 prostate operation, which included removing 9 lymph nodes
- Radiation on bone cancer on his hips, ribs, spine & 22 weeks chemo
- Many many stays in hospital ...
- Being given the "all clear" call in December 2020
- 6 months later being diagnosed with bladder and lymph node cancer in the groin;
- Also brain cancer with ~30 spots on the brain to treat.
- Massive side effects for months and months as next treatments progress
- A scan planned for September this year to assess progress ...
What does this now mean?
- Botts can't work and will "simply" be focusing on his health & family for an indefinite period
- He'll go through another round of hell, all be it with his natural good humor and attitude
What can we do?
We're Steel Mongers - as a collective, we look out for each other, our families & friends.
In this instance we're going to contribute a little (or a lot) to our mate Botts ... whatever we can spare; and we're going to spread the word across our diverse industry ... proving we care!
Thank you for your consideration and contributions - success is not an accident; success is a choice!
Lets get this done ...
Kind Regards,
Daniel.