Episode 7 – Gail Roberts (OG), Courage on the Catwalk and Cancer Slogans

Mike interviews Gail Roberts, one of the original Courage on the Catwalk participants, as well as looking at some cancer slogans in advance of World Cancer Day on February 4th.

The following points are among those covered in this episode:

• Erica Banks, Communications Lead for Friends of ANCHOR, provides an update on news items and forthcoming events, drawing attention, in particular, to the imminent deadline for signing up for this year’s ‘Brave’ and ‘Courage on the Catwalk’ events. [00:53]
• Mike interviews Gail Roberts, one of the models who took part in the very first ‘Courage on the Catwalk’ event in 2013. As well as reflecting on her experience of that inaugural fashion show, Gail talks about her own experience of cancer and the impact that a cancer diagnosis can have on family and friends. [03:51]
• Mike goes ‘technical’ in this month’s ‘From the Archives’ segment when celebrating some early equipment donations that were made possible by the generosity of supporters of Friends of ANCHOR. Mike mentions Paxman scalp cooling machines, the ProSOMA 3D Virtual System Simulation and harmonic scalpels. A good number of additional examples can be provided in the future if this would be of interest to listeners! [16:24]
• In the ‘Finding the Words’ section of this episode, Alison gets to ask the questions as Mike reflects on passing on news of his cancer diagnosis to colleagues, pupils and parents at the school at which he taught. [17:48]
• With World Cancer Day coming up on February 4th, Mike comments on some cancer slogans in the ‘And Finally’ slot. [26:18]

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