For me, Monday 15th November 2023 will live in the memory – and it was not a great day. I had visited my doctor with a slight niggle, had taken a precautionary PSA test…. and the test had come back significantly positive. It was a slam-dunk. I had cancer.

The next year was tough, but thanks to my amazing medical team at Derriford Hospital (and throughout the NHS) I pulled through.

It was at this time that, licking my wounds and feeling pretty battered, I joined the Into the Blue programme. And that really was the start of my mental recovery. I regained confidence, adapted and relearnt what I could do. I also found support and camaraderie in the Whole Shoal which continues today. For me, it was utterly transformational. And I can’t recommend it enough.

It just so happens that in my other life – my professional life – I have spent the past 35 years setting up and growing companies; I am currently CEO of Skilltec Training. I have broad experience of helping individuals and organisations develop their skills and reach their full potential, helping turn ambitious visionary ideas into practical, achievable outcomes.

So, keen to give back, I was absolutely delighted to be able to join Into the Blue as a Trustee.

We want to help more people living with a cancer diagnosis to access these incredible programmes - by providing more courses in more areas.

If you want to find out more about this amazing charity, join one of our free courses or help support us in other ways, please reach out to us at hello@in2theblue.org.uk

Thank you 😊