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Samantha Dixon @sjdixon70.bsky.social · 11d

I found tonight's @theguardian.com Live event with @ledbydonkeys.org inspiring and uplifting. Realising that there are still progressive and empathetic human beings out there brave enough to take action when injustices need righting/ calling out, was the tonic I needed.Now a new micro-donor.

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Samantha Dixon @sjdixon70.bsky.social · 15d

I hope you know @dawnbutlerbrent.bsky.social the majority of people respect you and value you highly for all you do to make lives better. As a member of Labour Women's Network I am grateful for your strength and sisterhood.There are vile and despicable people out there who I hope are held to account

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Samantha Dixon @sjdixon70.bsky.social · 21d

If you enjoy walking but want some circular routes which are easy to navigate ( and, importantly, finish at a cafe) check out the @yha #YHAWalks as part of their Festival of Walking. Oscar and I covered part of the Wales Coastal trail at Manorbier yesterday.

Samantha Dixon @sjdixon70.bsky.social · Sep 8

#greatnorthrun completed and money raised for @make2ndscount.bsky.social . I have to say the run was harder than expected, and by mile 7 getting a 'good' time was less important than finishing. Thanks for all the support

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Samantha Dixon @sjdixon70.bsky.social · Aug 28

A lovely boost to my training and fundraising to receive my thank you card in the post. Newcastle and the Great North Run, here we come!

Samantha Dixon @sjdixon70.bsky.social · Aug 27

The England Cancer Plan presents us with an important opportunity to improve cancer outcomes but it needs to be ambitious and fully- funded.
I was proud to stand alongside 60+ cancer charities to press for us to be world-leading in cancer survivability. @make2ndscount.bsky.social #onecancervoice

Samantha Dixon @sjdixon70.bsky.social · Aug 26

Looks great @dawnbutlerbrent.bsky.social . I was on a float at Manchester Pride on Saturday and got a well- needed boost of love and positivity to counter the division and intolerance which seems to have raised its head recently. Long may happy vibes continue!

Samantha Dixon @sjdixon70.bsky.social · Aug 23

I've felt a bit down recently because of the hatred and polarisation in our news. So taking part in #manchesterpride with @make2ndscount.bsky.social supporters was guaranteed to fill me with much- needed hope and love

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Samantha Dixon @sjdixon70.bsky.social · Aug 18

As part of our Wellbeing offer @make2ndscount.bsky.social we are delighted to partner with Tracy Pinfold to deliver virtual exercise for #secondarybreastcancer patients. www.facebook.com/Make2ndsCoun...

Samantha Dixon @sjdixon70.bsky.social · Aug 10

The best part of my job is getting out and meeting members of the @make2ndscount.bsky.social community so yesterday I was delighted to spend the day at Mid-Kent Golf Club with Andy & Sarah Lewis. They set out to raise £20k this year but will smash that. Thank you!

Sir Keir Isn’t the Only Person Marking a Year in Post… Thoughts on my first year as CEO at Make 2nds Count

Samantha Dixon @sjdixon70.bsky.social · Aug 4

make2ndscount.co.uk/news/blog/my... Check out my new blog, one year in post @make2ndscount.bsky.social and what I've learned in that time. Importantly what I am doing with that learning.

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Samantha Dixon @sjdixon70.bsky.social · Aug 3

I'd lived in #Lichfield for 18 years but never visited the Erasmus Darwin Museum until today. Ahead of his time, Charles Darwin's Grandad had progressive ideas on feminism, canal lifts and origin of life to mention a few topics. Considered to be the Leonardo Da Vinci of 18th Century.

We’re excited to be launching a new partnership with Tracey Pinfold and Exercise Prescription in September to bring CancerFitness to our Wellbeing programme! | Make 2nds Count

Samantha Dixon @sjdixon70.bsky.social · Aug 3

That will go on my ever- growing reading list - thank you

Samantha Dixon @sjdixon70.bsky.social · Jul 23

We're delighted to announce our new partnership with Exercise Prescription aimed at helping those with secondary breast cancer improve their strength - from the comfort of their home! Helping patients live longer and better lives @make2ndscount.bsky.social www.linkedin.com/posts/make-2...

We’re excited to be launching a new partnership with Tracey Pinfold and Exercise Prescription in September to bring CancerFitness to our Wellbeing programme! CancerFitness is an exercise programme fo...

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Ethnic Cancer Awareness Month - a Radiographer's perspective

Samantha Dixon @sjdixon70.bsky.social · Jul 16

This Ethnic Cancer Awareness Month, @make2ndscount.bsky.social are pleased to share a blog from radiographer @namanjulka.bsky.social about barriers some patients face based on the colour of their skin, barriers which continue to cost lives. make2ndscount.co.uk/news/blog/ec...

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Samantha Dixon @sjdixon70.bsky.social · Jul 10

This morning's #CountUsIn pledge launch to increase global visibility of women and men with #secondarybreastcancer shows what a small group of women can achieve in just 6 weeks! Thanks to @ashleydaltonmp.bsky.social for maximising her role as patient and politician to affect change for sbc patients.

Samantha Dixon @sjdixon70.bsky.social · Jun 26

There needs to be major improvements to the Access to Work scheme if disabled people are going to be supported to work. The current scheme does not work.

Samantha Dixon @sjdixon70.bsky.social · Jun 26

I'm pleased to share I've become a Governor of Barnsley Colllege, another voluntary role to sit alongside my job as CEO at @make2ndscount.bsky.social

Samantha Dixon @sjdixon70.bsky.social · Jun 18

A brilliant few days in Liverpool for the 2nd @make2ndscount.bsky.social secondary breast cancer patient summit. This card, from a patient,sums it up . @ashleydaltonmp.bsky.social

Samantha Dixon @sjdixon70.bsky.social · Jun 16

A great first day at the @make2ndscount.bsky.social UK summit for secondary breast cancer patients, a highlight being @ashleydaltonmp.bsky.social sharing her experience of living with sbc.

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Samantha Dixon @sjdixon70.bsky.social · Jun 16

See you soon @sarahpholmes.bsky.social !

Samantha Dixon @sjdixon70.bsky.social · Jun 16

On my way!

Make 2nds Count @make2ndscount.bsky.social · Jun 16

We're at Liverpool @hiltonhotels.bsky.social ready for our Secondary Breast Cancer Patient Summit to start. We've got an incredible line up of speakers over the next three days sharing the latest clinical updates & advice. Look at our programme & join live online: make2ndscount.co.uk/support/seco...