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John Dabell
@johndabell.bsky.social
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Incurable optimist living with incurable cancer. Hopepunk, Grit Spreader & Force Multiplier. The difference between a warrior and a worrier is a couple of vowels.
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John Dabell @johndabell.bsky.social · Dec 6
I've just launched a fundraiser on GoFundMe and I hope that you'd be kind enough to share, support, or donate. Thank you!
gofund.me/bb538391
Donate to Help John Fight Incurable Head and Neck Cancer, organized by John Dabell
Welcome to my page and thank you for stopping by! I have incurable hea… John Dabell needs your support for Help John Fight Incurable Head and Neck Cancer
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John Dabell @johndabell.bsky.social · 21h
Thank you 😊
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John Dabell @johndabell.bsky.social · 21h
Hills build legs. Struggles build souls.
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John Dabell @johndabell.bsky.social · 2d
Sometimes, standing still is the best way forward. Even a statue outlasts the storm.
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John Dabell @johndabell.bsky.social · 3d
Done! I'm now making a swift exit to walk Hetty! 🙂🙂🙂🙂🙂
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John Dabell @johndabell.bsky.social · 3d
Today, I head off for my 69th immunotherapy 'spa' treatment. I’m not in the best shape for this one as pleurisy has thrown a spanner in the works, but I'm not missing it. There's more than one battle to fight.
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John Dabell @johndabell.bsky.social · 4d
Thank you 😊
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John Dabell @johndabell.bsky.social · 4d
Even when cancer blows the wheels clean off, a stabiliser - routine, hope, love, purpose - can still keep you upright.
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John Dabell @johndabell.bsky.social · 5d
When you uplift others, you don’t lose your strength, you multiply it. Empowerment isn’t a transaction; it’s a chain reaction.
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John Dabell @johndabell.bsky.social · 5d
Despite the pleurisy, I still managed to do a bit of pro bono work in my community this morning. No one will know it was me - it might not even be noticed at all - but that’s not the point. It simply feels good to quietly do your bit.
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John Dabell @johndabell.bsky.social · 6d
Pleurisy 1 Johnny 0
Thankfully, that's not full-time, and I'm looking to equalise and take the lead. The game’s not over. It’s just getting interesting.
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John Dabell @johndabell.bsky.social · 7d
Feeling pretty bashed up and kicked in with pleurisy today, which has me doubled up in excruciating pain. It can be a side-effect of my treatment, so coupled with jaw pain, it is a bit of a tester. Please continue to share & support, thank you.
gofund.me/ac9edc38e
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John Dabell @johndabell.bsky.social · 8d
About 5 miles a day. My boots don't last long!
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John Dabell @johndabell.bsky.social · 8d
Brush it off, hue got this!
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John Dabell @johndabell.bsky.social · 9d
Install optimism. Run compassion. Debug despair. Be the upgrade people didn’t know they needed.
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John Dabell @johndabell.bsky.social · 10d
Tin hats on - a new week, new battles, same relentless spirit. We’re here to do life business and just get on with it.
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John Dabell @johndabell.bsky.social · 11d
Weekend manoeuvres with Mrs D and Hetty, Part 2. We lapped it up!
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John Dabell @johndabell.bsky.social · 12d
Thank you Laura, so kind 🙂
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John Dabell @johndabell.bsky.social · 12d
Mrs D and I on weekend manoeuvres in the hills and getting plenty of fresh air!
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John Dabell @johndabell.bsky.social · 13d
MRI was on Monday, just waiting for results- no idea when they will be reported on. Trying not to think too much about it, so plodding on. Please continue to support & share if you can, & massive thanks to everyone who has helped me get so far towards my target 🙂gofund.me/366bcf001
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John Dabell @johndabell.bsky.social · 13d
Remember you are the boss of you. You are The Governor, Mon General, El Jefe. You are in charge of you.
Be the Commander-in-Chief of your own mind, the CEO of your decisions, the Governor of your grit.
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John Dabell @johndabell.bsky.social · 15d
Refills: Self-sustaining after initial use
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John Dabell @johndabell.bsky.social · 15d
Storage:
— Store deep in your core, where doubt can’t reach it.
— Keep in a dry, resilient place as it thrives under pressure. — Do not leave exposed to excuses, as they may weaken it.
— Always keep within arm’s reach — you’ll need it more often than you think
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John Dabell @johndabell.bsky.social · 15d
Contraindications: Not recommended for those seeking instant results or easy exits. May conflict with laziness, entitlement and chronic self-pity.
Warning: May make you allergic to excuses. Prolonged use may result in people calling you "relentless" - wear it proudly.
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John Dabell @johndabell.bsky.social · 15d
.... as long as you keep moving. Most effective when nothing is going your way
*Works best when taken consistently, even when results are invisible.
*Combine with small steps and deep breaths for maximum effect.
Side Effects: Blisters, resilience, and an oddly satisfying exhaustion.
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John Dabell @johndabell.bsky.social · 15d
GRIT
Dosage: One stubborn capsule twice daily - more if the day fights back. Take with a full glass of determination.

Directions for Use:
– Swallow whole - do not chew or sugarcoat
– Do not skip doses, even on bad days — especially on bad days
– Can be safely combined with failure
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