Dear Members
Not all of you know this young man who worked at Secret Valley Clubhouse before he discovered he was suffering from Lymphoma. At the time Lucas was just 22 years old and an apparently fit young man who enjoyed life. Golfers were always greeted with a big smile from a guy who loved life and being around people.
Lucas has now begun his third year of intensive cancer treatment and he needs our support. Each of these years has been difficult in the extreme with grueling chemo therapies and immune therapy. Last year the team at the Oncology Centre in Limassol drew all the blood from Lucas’ body, ‘washed’ it and then it was intravenously replaced in his body. They hoped this would completely rid his body of cancer cells. (Throughout this time Lucas smiled his warm and friendly smile.) Unfortunately this invasive treatment did not work for him.
This year Lucas has been undergoing a similar treatment but the cancer is still there. He now needs a stem cell transplant and is on an international database in the search for a match. In the meantime the invasive treatment continues along with more biopsies as the cancer seems to have reached other organs in his body.
Tuesday’s St Patrick’s Day is raising monies to help support Lucas. This young man asks for nothing and remains optimistic throughout, although it is becoming more difficult. It is becoming harder to smile!! Iona has organised a fun day for the members and I ask you to give her lots of support. All proceeds from the day will go to Lucas.
Thank you from Iona and from me.
Very best wishes
Jeni
