Woman tackling charity walk while undergoing cancer treatment
A woman is set to take part in a charity walk while undergoing cancer treatment.
Cat Banks, from Holt, near Bradford-on-Avon, was diagnosed with breast cancer last September.
Despite this, the mum-of-four will be taking part in the annual Walk of Life on May 17 to raise money for the Royal United Hospital, which is currently treating her.
The Walk of Life is organised by RUHX, the official NHS charity of the Royal United Hospitals Bath.
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Walkers can choose between 10 miles, 16 miles, or a marathon distance along the Kennet and Avon Canal, to raise funds for their local hospital.
Cat said: "I would love to be able to give back to the hospital and help in any way I can, in the hope that people facing a diagnosis, or needing medical care going forward, can have the same experience that I have."
Cat could not praise the RUH staff who have treated her highly enough, commenting: "I have been so amazed by the care I have experienced by every member of the team at the RUH I have encountered.
"I count myself very lucky to have been able to receive such amazing medical attention and care throughout my journey so far."
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