A PATH OF HEALING

The Great Cancer Rally

My name is Emma. This time last year, I was told I had stage four cancer and given months to live.

I was only 43. I was fit. I was active. I ate well.

I had no idea I had cancer because, for nearly a year, my symptoms were dismissed.

Since my diagnosis, I’ve met young cancer warriors from all over the world, in their 20s, 30s and 40s. Many of them were also dismissed because of their age and lifestyle.

For some, it was not too late. But others are sadly no longer with us.

When I was told I had months to live, they expected me to pull the covers over my head and accept it.

Not me.

I challenged it. I sought a second opinion, and I decided that I wanted to use my time to raise global awareness about the rise in early-onset cancers.

That’s why we’re making A Path of Healing.

THE DOCUMENTARY

We’re bringing together six young cancer warriors from six different countries to travel across Sri Lanka in three tuk-tuks.

Along the way, we’ll share our stories and explore what healing can mean beyond simply surviving cancer.

We’ll explore how experiences of cancer diagnosis, treatment and support differ around the world and ask what we can learn from one another — because where you come from shouldn’t determine whether you survive.

We have the vision, the people and the determination.

What we need now is your help to make the documentary possible.

Your donation doesn’t just help pay for a documentary.

It helps six young cancer warriors tell their stories — stories that could encourage someone to push for an extra test and perhaps get diagnosed a little earlier.

It could help someone recognise symptoms, ask another question or simply realise that they’re not alone.

HOW YOUR DONATIONS WILL BE USED

Funds raised will go directly towards making A Path of Healing, including filming, crew, equipment, travel and accommodation, insurance, editing, post-production and other costs needed to create, produce and share the documentary.

Some production costs will need to be paid or committed in advance and may be non-refundable if circumstances change.

Emma and the team are completely focused on making A Path of Healing a reality. Should circumstances outside our control mean that plans have to change, the team will act responsibly and transparently, keeping supporters updated and ensuring any remaining funds are handled appropriately in keeping with the purpose of the fundraiser.

A PATH OF HEALING

I don’t know how much time I have left.

But I do know what I want to spend my time doing.

If this helps just one family avoid what my family has been through, then I know I’ll have done something meaningful with the time that I have.

Please help us make A Path of Healing.

Donate if you can, and share if you can’t.

Let’s make sure we’re heard.

Thank you

Emma x