John Organ has been appointed as new advocate for The Swallows Head and Neck Cancer Support Group

 Our advocates speak, writes, or acts in support of the charity. They play an important role in the charity; they deal with the community the charity supports and may use their knowledge and expertise to assist the growth of the charity. They look to drive awareness of the main vision of the charity and support the charity community where possible.

Art work has been donated by two of my favorite artists. Kristy  Rouse and Maggie Wilkinson.                       

Kirsty winter scene is Acrylic on aluminium and is a beautiful piece.

Maggie paints in watercolour and are also amazing.                                   

So kind of them both to donate original works. please contact lifeafterlary@gmail.com or on the form below.  These are donated pieces to help us here to continue to support patients in any way we can. through care boxes or a dressing gown. every penny will go back to the patients.

There is no set price but please email us to make an offer.

thank you again Kirsty and Maggie 

Jon Organ, 57 year old, family man, from the south of England was diagnosed with stage 4 laryngeal cancer in late 2022.   After having to have a laryngectomy and enduring several tough weeks of chemotherapy and radiotherapy follow up treatment, Jon was fitted with stoma.

It hasn’t been the easiest of journey for Jon and his family, not only dealing with the shock of a throat cancer diagnosis, the physical impact of the treatment, as well the emotional impact of having his voice taken from him.   But despite this, Jon is disciplined and gets on with what he needs to do to look after himself on a daily basis.

After their family friend Jon Organ, was diagnosed with a throat cancer in late 2022 and subsequently had a laryngectomy, 15 year old George and 14 year old Riley felt moved and compelled to support him.   So, they set themselves the mammoth challenge of running 10K.

They set a date, got Throat Cancer Foundation running tops and got into training for their event.  Little did they know their part of the UK was forecast to have heavy rain for their chosen day!

Unperturbed, the boys knew how important this was to Jon, his family and were driven to support anyone dealing with throat cancers.  Even a little rain was not going to stop the boys completing their challenge.

After the boys returned home, they explained, “It was a great run and for a great cause.   We are really happy we done it and raised a lot of money for the Throat Cancer Foundation”.

Speaking after the event, trustee Gordon Dow, of the Charity said, “We too are both proud and grateful to George and Riley.  These young men saw what their family friend Jon has endured, from his diagnosis, his laryngectomy and chemo and radiotherapy treatment and rose to the challenge”.

“The boys did this because they too don’t want to see anyone else go through what Jon has gone through.   This is why we will use their money raised as part of our media awareness campaign.  To help people to be on the look out of for early signs of throat cancers and get themselves treated quickly.”

“The money these two young men raised will directly help save more lives.   That cannot be underestimated”.