So when I started thinking recently about how I can use my photography, and especially all the things I've been learning from studying Beloved photography, to maybe help other people I should have been prepared for the universe to send a message my way! That message came via the lovely Briony at the Natural Health Service in Swansea. I first met the team there when I offered to photograph a launch at the clinic. That launch was for Ellie's Friends Fridays, where the clinic offers free treatments to people who are living with cancer. When I popped into the clinic recently Briony and I got talking about Ellie's Friends and she gave me contact details for them to I could discuss offering my services too - perfect!
The Eleanor Rose foundation was set up by Tom Thostrup in memory of his fiancée Ellie, who passed away in 2012 after a battle with cancer. Tom saw first hand how little things like a good meal or a night away can really make a difference to the life of someone coping with the challenges of cancer treatment. His aim is to make sure Ellie's light shines on through the foundation, brightening the lives of other living with cancer.
If you're living with cancer, or know anyone else who is, you really should go and browse the Ellie's friends website to find out more about it and see what treats might be available to you.