KILLER DISEASE TO CARRY ON COACHING
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“The first two doses of chemo I wwas given made me very illi and had no effect on mym cancer at all. “When I received the third dose,dos it caused an instantinstant,, very painful reaction – a burning sensatiosensation right through my body – as did the next type of chemotherapy I receivereceived. So I couldn’t receivreceive any more.” TricTricia underwent a mastmastectomy followed by radiotherapy.ra ThroughoutT her t rereatment , she wawas determined not to stop cocoaching at the club, where sshe trains an under-16s team. She is also the club’s coaching coordinator. ShShe said:d “I fifirst ddecideddd to get involved in coaching when my son started at the club. “My husband was badly injured in a car accident around 20 years ago and, after undergoing 16 operations, had to have his leg amputated. “He wasn’t able to get involved with the coaching but I was happy to help. “I star ted doing all my coaching qualifications and really loved what I was
Funds raised at the show will help the charity continue to provide care, support and information to people affected by breast cancer.
Tricia is looking forward to swapping her tracksuit for something more glamorous.
She said: “Breast Cancer Care provided amazing support for me. I attended some of the charity’s courses, including Moving Forward, which helps women find their new normal after breast cancer treatment.
“I’m very excited about taking part in the fashion show and can’t wait to see what amazing outf its all the models will be wearing.”