Courage

The courage displayed by many contributors to Summit – most recently by Nigel Vardy in Last Thoughts, issue 49 – has really helped me regain my feet. Just under two years ago I was diagnosed with an aggressive cancer, which led to three bouts of surgery and a prolonged course of radiotherapy. I now no longer have lymph nodes in my lower body, have some very significant scars and lymphodema in my legs and groin. I joined the BMC just before my diagnosis and the inspiration provided by the publications (both web and terrestrial) have helped me in the mental and emotional struggle to recover. Reading of the tenacity shown by others has helped bolster my courage to deal with this illness. I’ve also taken up climbing, albeit still indoor, and hope to undertake some winter mountaineering in early 2009. Thanks for a great publication – it helps in more ways than are immediately apparent.
Seb Morgan-Clare, Summit 50