Cancer Survivor Runs Chemo for Stem Cells

Claudia Adolphus-Green, a 33-year-old from Byfleet, Surrey, is embarking on a Parkrun this Saturday, even as she undergoes chemotherapy for her third blood cancer diagnosis. This inspiring event is being held in collaboration with the blood cancer charity DKMS UK. The charity will facilitate the registration of runners and supporters as potential stem cell donors at the Parkrun. Adolphus-Green's health journey began in 2024 when she was diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma, a shock that occurred merely weeks before her planned wedding.

Initially preparing to relocate back to the UK from Australia, she discovered a lump near her collarbone during a gym session. Following her return to the UK, scans and a biopsy confirmed the blood cancer diagnosis in July 2024. She humorously noted, "I was set to get married in September. I was married on a Friday, and by the Monday, I had started chemo - not exactly the honeymoon I had imagined." Her determination to run while undergoing treatment underscores her commitment to raising awareness and encouraging stem cell donations.