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Thank you Jim for having me on your BBC Radio Shropshire morning show on 'The Cool Seat'. It was a pleasure... I hope I didn't talk too much :)

If you'd like to listen back to the interview you can click on the link below on BBC iPlayer. My interview is about 50 minutes into the show.  

https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p07frwlm

On Jim's show today they have 'GratiTuesday'... listeners call in to say who or what they are grateful for this week. Someone rang in to say they were grateful for me, the interview from yesterday and my soft cotton beanie hats. It's made me quite emotional. I can only ever talk about my own experience with Breast Cancer, mastectomy, surgeries, chemotherapy and radiotherapy, but I'm always willing to answer questions and talk should anyone need to. Please just drop me an email to info@boldbeanies.co.uk

All the headwear range and gifts are available on this website, including my book, HOPE. 

Bold Beanies cancer hats, head scarves, head wraps, PICC line covers for Men, Women, Children and Teenagers with hair loss wether from chemotherapy treatments or alopecia are made using the finest cotton stretchy fabric. A wide range of plain colours and beautiful Liberty Prints means that is something for everyone. Have the chemo hats and cancer scarves made into a gift. 

The emphasis of the cancer hat design is on comfort and style. Minimal seams and snug fit make them super- comfortable. Breathable and temperature controlling headwear for hair loss. Designed and made by Emilienne, Breast Cancer survivor and clothing manufacturer.

If anyone would like information about our small run clothing manufacture from our little factory in Oswestry, UK, please contact us by email on info@boldbeanies.co.uk or rebelfamilyproduction@gmail.com. We can make any sewn garments, bespoke single items, small run and also large manufacturing of garments to your specifications. We can also make your patterns and offer a fabric cutting service.

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Mum fined £800 for taking kids on holiday in term time to celebrate beating cancer told 'circumstances not exceptional' The Mirror Article.

Katie McDermott and husband Darren were fined £788 for taking the children out of school for six days and were told it wasn't "exceptional circumstances"

A mum who took her four children on a term-time holiday to celebrate her own cancer recovery has been fined £788.

Katie McDermott was told her reasons for taking two of her children out of class were not considered 'exceptional circumstances'.

The 36-year-old went through 18 weeks of chemotherapy and had a double mastectomy after finding a lump in her breast in November 2017.

Doctors declared the mum-of-four clear of cancer last year and, in October, she applied to Central Lancaster High School - which two of her children attend - for six days' leave in December.

The NHS worker and her husband Darren, 40, only got a response from the school seven weeks later - just two days before they were due to go away.

To their shock, the letter rejected the application but, with only 48 hours' notice, the family had no time to rearrange and travelled to Tenerife despite the school's ruling.

If you have ever had a cancer diagnosis, it's all consuming. A relentless round of hospital visits, doctors appointments and potential surgeries, chemotherapy, radiotherapy, scans... but always a rollercoaster of emotions and anxiety for you and your loved ones. For a time in your life it dictates everything.

And then, if you are lucky enough you come through the other side, life somehow eventually needs to return to 'normal'. You need to get on with everyday life, prepare for events, take care of loved ones and pay those bills... and try as best you can to remember the lessons learned and live the best life possible. 

New Kids Chemo Bold Beanies Added...

...leopard print, croc print, aqua blue & batik. Fresh funky children’s cancer & Alopecia Hair Loss beanie hats. Super soft & comfy. Easy to put on & stay put. Quality Cotton breathable, temperature controlling & UV protective headwear www.boldbeanies.com #boldbeanies #kidscancer #alopeciakids #childhoodcancer #kidswithhairloss #hairloss #cancer #chemokidsrock #comfyforchemo #leopardprint #crocodileprint #animalprint #aquablue #batik #temperaturecontrol #beanies #headwear #madeinuk

This list of celebrities who survived cancer is ranked by fame and popularity. Several famous actors, actresses, musicians, and athletes have battled cancer and survived. One famous comedian even documented his treatment for a television special.

1. Hugh Jackman is one of many celebrities who have had cancer. Jackman underwent two surgeries to remove skin cancer from his nose and the X-Men actor thinks that he will need many more. He says, "I'm realistic about the future and it's more than likely that I'll have at least one more but probably many more, which is not uncommon for an Aussie particularly from English stock growing up in Australia where I don't remember ever being told to put sunscreen on."

2. "Soak Up the Sun" singer Sheryl Crow is a breast cancer survivor.

3. Robert De Niro is a prostate cancer survivor.

4. Olivia Newton-John was diagnosed with breast cancer in 1992. She underwent treatment and is now an advocate for cancer research. Unfortunately, in 2017, Newton-John's cancer returned. 

5. Kathy Bates is a two-time cancer survivor. She beat ovarian cancer in 2003 and breast cancer in 2012.

6. Rod Stewart is a survivor of thyroid cancer.

7. "Dexter" actor Michael C. Hall is a survivor of Hodgkin's lymphoma.

8. Sharon Osbourne documented her 2002 struggle with colon cancer on her MTV reality show "The Osbournes."

9. Lance Armstrong is a survivor of testicular cancer. He said, "To continue believing in yourself, believing in the doctors, believing in the treatment, believing in whatever I chose to believe in, that was the most important thing, I decided. It had to be."

10. Jane Fonda is a breast cancer survivor. She wrote on her blog: "We got it early and it was, as I said, non-invasive. I want to thank my friends and fans who have written beautiful ­letters. It has meant a lot to me."

In January 2018, Fonda revealed she had had a cancerous tumour removed from her lip as well.