We would like to inform you that our CEO, Jamie Rae is currently on extended leave due to a serious illness, but he is expected to make a full recovery and return to work as soon as possible. During this time, the organisation’s leadership team will continue to manage all day-to-day operations to ensure business
Jon Organ, 57 year old, family man, from the south of England was diagnosed with stage 4 laryngeal cancer in late 2022. After having to have a laryngectomy and enduring several tough weeks of chemotherapy and radiotherapy follow up treatment, Jon was fitted with stoma. It hasn’t been the easiest of journey for Jon and
After their family friend Jon Organ, was diagnosed with a throat cancer in late 2022 and subsequently had a laryngectomy, 15 year old George and 14 year old Riley felt moved and compelled to support him. So, they set themselves the mammoth challenge of running 10K. They set a date, got Throat Cancer Foundation running
I wake at 6 am load my nebuliser mask up and sit for 1.5 hours to clear my trachea from the night’s dryness. This allows me to breath. Once done, I then moisturise a lot on my head, face, and neck. I change my base plate that holds my Heat Moisture Exchange (HME) on to
Late in 2022 we were approached by the owner of a pub in Macclesfield, Called ‘The Swan with Two Necks’ telling us they would like to support us, as part of one of their music events in April. The reason they were doing thing was because the brother, Steven of the owner, Wendy was diagnosed
We are delighted to announce the appointment of Jon Organ, as one of our Ambassadorial team. Here is his personal story about how he was diagnosed with a throat cancer and faced one of the toughest decisions he ever had to make… _______________________________________________________________________ My name is Jon Organ. I’m a 57 year old builder that
My name is Jon Organ. I’m a 57 year old builder that runs a building company in the south of England as well as a building consultancy company dealing with health and safety. I am very much a family man. I married my wonderful wife Nicky 36 years ago and between us we have raised
A series of short poems by Jon Organ, shared with openness about his experience and his inner thoughts during his throat cancer treatment. Follow Jon on Instagram: @jonscancerlarydiary Honest thoughts about my throat cancer treatment This corridor of hope beckons ahead. Lungs puffed with air, head full of dread. Elongated lights our landing strip high.
By Yvonne McClaren Your mouth ‘floor’ is a topic I can almost guarantee you have never raised in polite conversation. Surgically removed tongue during head & neck cancer treatment whether a little or a lot, will provide an endless array of ‘taken for granted’ experiences that will be sorely missed. Like an old and trusted
David, aged 73, a retired policeman, sadly passed away peacefully at home from a throat cancer on the 15th of January, with his beloved wife and daughter at his bedside holding his hands. When he was first diagnosed in 2002 and a serving policeman, his duties had to change a lot, so he became the
