In my final email from Antarctica I wanted to remember by dear friend Colin Shackell, an incredible doctor and amazing friend. Colin and I worked together at Salisbury Hospital, working our way through GP training together. Tragically Colin died of a brain tumour in September 2008, aged only 30. He was a true inspiration to me and has helped me out even when down here, where his stethoscope has been living in the surgery with me.
I had always wanted to run a marathon and discovered there was one the weekend after we return from Antarctica, so in the midst of midwinter madness I signed up. Consequently on Saturday 16th April I shall be running, or trying to, around Exmoor in search of the perfect cream tea as part of the Endurance Life South West series. I thought I would raise money for Salisbury Hospice where Colin spent his final weeks, where they cared for him so considerately and put up with the succession of friends and family who flocked to see Colin.
So, if you would like to help Salisbury Hospice help other people suffering terminal illness then please click below…
http://www.justgiving.com/Claire-Lehman
With thoughts of Colin, pint in hand cheering on the rugby!
