Emma Love died in January this year of cancer.
She was a Bafta-nominated documentary producer and journalist, and worked for a while with me, as our Training Manager at DV Talent.
Like most people who have cancer, Emma’s came completely out of the blue. By the time she experienced symptoms, and got diagnosed, the cancer was already well advanced. After trying chemotherapy, Emma decided to forego further treatment. She was 49 when she died.
Early detection of cancer is one of the most crucial steps to improving survival rates.
That’s why, in a week’s time, in memory and tribute to Emma, I’m taking part in Le Cure de France, a brilliant charitable project for the Royal Marsden, funding genuinely cutting-edge cancer research that is transforming the early detection of tumours.
I know times have been incredibly difficult for people in TV over the last 18 months.
But if you knew Emma, worked with her, or simply want to support the research – and feel financially able to do so – please do sponsor me here.
The money from Le Cure has helped develop the ‘liquid biopsy’ which enables cancer DNA to be spotted from a simple pin-prick blood test, months or even years before any symptoms might emerge. You may have read about it in the news. In fact, it’s so good, even the Daily Mail could find nothing to grumble about.
Le Cure involves cycling up some of the highest mountains in the Alps: over 400km and 10,000m of going up hill. It’s the equivalent of pedalling up Everest over four hot (or possibly very cold, wet and windy) days. (There's a picture below.)
All the money raised by Le Cure goes directly to the Royal Marsden’s research teams. Not a penny is spent on admin or overheads. Prof Nick Turner – head of the Marsden’s Breast Cancer Research team, and the person who runs Le Cure’s research programme – is actually on the ride … and then comes straight home to spend all the dosh.
Most of us are – or will be - affected by cancer in our lives, either directly or indirectly.
So, if you feel able to support the Royal Marsden’s work, please contribute here
All and any donations are hugely welcome.
https://sportsgiving.co.uk/sponsorship/entry/1240996
Many thanks
Matt - MD, DV Talent
Matt Born
Editorial Director
