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Daily Record
10 hours ago
- Health
- Daily Record
Stranger saved pensioner's life after spotting cancer mole in car park
Chris Long, 75, was returning to his car with his wife when they were approached by a young woman. A pensioner says a stranger may have saved his life by spotting a cancerous mole on his leg in a town centre car park. Chris Long, 75, was returning to his vehicle in Canterbury, Kent, with his wife Brenda, 73, when a young woman approached them. She explained that she worked in dermatology and asked Chris if he'd had the mole on his calf checked - but he hadn't even noticed it. The retired local government worker said he was "in such shock" at the time that he didn't get the woman's name - but took her advice and visited his GP. Within weeks, doctors confirmed that the mole was a melanoma - and Chris underwent an operation to have it removed. Afterwards, the grandfather-of-five took to Facebook to try find the woman - posting on a local residents' page. And miraculously, healthcare assistant Limara Roberts, 39, revealed herself. Chris, of Herne Bay, Kent, said: "I was in such shock at the time that I didn't even take her name. But I knew I owed her a huge thank you as, by spotting it earlier than I did, she may have saved my life. So I posted on Facebook and she commented on the post. I sent flowers to her work and we've chatted a bit since then. "We've realised it's a huge coincidence as I normally wear trousers not shorts when I'm shopping in Canterbury - and she never usually parks in that car park! "The mole was at the back of my leg where I couldn't see it - so we can't always find these things on our own. We need others' help. "I think she was brave to approach a stranger and I hope others have the courage to do the same thing if they're in a similar situation. What's the worst that could happen? Someone could say, 'Mind your own business'. "It's better you help someone get diagnosed as soon as possible." Limara, 39, is a healthcare assistant at private skin clinic in Canterbury, she said: "I'm truly grateful that speaking out may have helped save Chris's life. "Stories like this are a powerful reminder of how important it is to pay attention to our skin. I hope they help others become more aware and proactive about their health." Limara approached Chris on Friday May 23, in the underground section of Castle Street Car Park in Canterbury. He said: "We were returning to our car and a young woman came up to me and said: 'I hope you don't mind me intruding, but have you had that mark on your leg checked out?' "I was surprised because I had no idea it was even there. It was on my calf - in a place you can't really see. "So I did get it checked out. I contacted my GP and the earliest they could see me was the next Friday. They made a referral and I was seen at Kent and Canterbury Hospita l about 10 days later. "Within a couple of weeks I had surgery to have it removed and they sent it off for biopsy. When the results came back they confirmed it was a malignant melanoma. "From there, they decided to take another chunk of my leg away to see if any more cells are affected and they want to take a biopsy from the nearest lymph node. Until we know the outcome of that we don't know if it's spread or not. But we're hopeful that because of the actions of Limara we might have caught it early enough. "One of the doctors did say to me he wished I had been seen earlier - but I couldn't have been as Limara telling me was the earliest I could have known." Chris said he wanted to speak out to encourage others to check their skin - and tell others if they notice something wrong. He said: "It's a good cautionary tale." Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'.
Yahoo
16 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Eagles Super Bowl champion admits to some Tom Brady apprehension
Classic games often share similar ingredients. Huge stakes are helpful, but they aren't necessary. The bigger the stakes, the bigger the moment, though. The Philadelphia Eagles and New England Patriots once engaged in one of the best Super Bowls ever played. Ask Birds fans, and they may place it among their top two. It helps that the right team came out on top. An exciting and stressful affair offered a night we'll never forget. Super Bowl 52 certainly meets the criteria of a classic. Every masterpiece needs unforgettable scoring plays, a few twists, and great performances by its stars. On February 4, 2018, an underdog Eagles team hoped to topple perhaps the greatest quarterback, coach, and dynasty in NFL history. Chris Long makes his confession about his feelings on the Tom Brady mystique. One day, we'll all be old men and women. We'll tell the grandchildren about the 2017-18 Philadelphia Eagles. If you weren't paying attention then and think this current iteration is stacked with characters, you should do some research on that roster. Philadelphia, the NFC's top-seeded team during the postseason, was often treated as an underdog. They bought dog masks. Fans followed suit, and before you know it, the world's supply had evaporated. They had become impossible to find. One of the leaders of the charge was a former Patriot who had joined the Eagles. Long was recently a guest on the "Green Legion" Radio. Naturally, he was asked about winning a Super Bowl in Philadelphia and his affiliation with both organizations. As always, Long on the microphone provided magic. Before the Eagles took the field to play the Minnesota Vikings for the right to play in Super Bowl LII, he watched as much as he could of the New England Patriots vs. Jacksonville Jaguars clash in the AFC Championship Game. Long admits pulling for the Jags on that Sunday afternoon. He had seen the brilliance of Tom Brady firsthand, and he wanted no part of it two weeks later. He believed facing Jacksonville would provide a smoother ride to the Eagles' first Lombardi Trophy. We all know how that turned out. Ultimately, Long didn't get his wish, but the Birds got the job done. Honestly, that makes for a better story. Had Philadelphia played the Jags and won on football's biggest stage, Birds fans would have appreciated the win, but beating Tom Brady, Bill Belichick, and the Patriots dynasty means a little more, right? Think about it. To win the franchise's first championship since the NFL/AFL merger, they conquered the QB and coach often viewed as the best pro football had ever seen. To many, their Patriots dynasty is without equal, but on one night in 2018, they met their match. No, scratch that. They found a superior opponent. Long, now with the Birds, would hoist another Lombardi Trophy as green, white, and silver confetti fell. Were those of us who were watching a little apprehensive and afraid? You're doggone right! That's Tom Brady, man! Have you seen all of those clutch moments and all of that elite play? But a classic unfolded, one marked by a heroic performance from Nick Foles. This article originally appeared on Eagles Wire: Eagles Super Bowl hero confesses to Tom Brady intimidation
The Australian
6 days ago
- Sport
- The Australian
A-League: Brisbane Roar signs Englishman Chris Long
Brisbane Roar's attacking ranks have been further boosted with the signing of English striker Chris Long. Long, 30, has spent the past four seasons at English lower league club Crewe Alexandra. A product of English Premier League outfit Everton's academy, Long also had playing stints with a host of other UK clubs, including MK Dons, Brentford, Burnley, Fleetwood Town, Bolton, Northampton, Blackpool, and Motherwell. 'Chris is a highly experienced footballer who boasts a keen eye for goal, creativity in the box and a strong turn of pace that will make him an extremely strong addition to the squad,' Roar coach Michael Valkanis said. 'We look forward to welcoming Chris to the club and squad as we continue to build for the new campaign.' Roar coach Michael Valkanis says new signing Chris Long has a 'keen eye for goal'. Picture:Former England youth international Long, who has joined the Roar on an initial one-year deal, said he was 'excited' by the 'challenge of playing in the A-League'. 'I know I'm joining a club that has big ambitions for the upcoming season,' he said. 'I can't wait to get going, meet my teammates and most importantly, pull on that jersey and give my all for the fans.' Long, who joins recent signing Michael Ruhs as a new member of Brisbane's attacking arsenal, will arrive in Queensland in the coming days, but whether he will play in the Roar's friendly against Auckland FC on Sunday week is yet be confirmed. Meanwhile, Sydney FC has confirmed the signing of former Adelaide United and Macarthur FC signing Al Hassan Toure on a two-year-deal. 'I am very happy and grateful to sign for such a big club,' Toure said. 'Sydney FC is a great club with great players, fans and history. I can't wait to get started.' Marco Monteverde Sports reporter Marco Monteverde is a Brisbane-based sports reporter for NCA Newswire. He worked in a similar role for The Courier-Mail from 2007 to 2020. During a journalism career of more than 25 years, he has also worked for The Queensland Times, The Sunshine Coast Daily, The Fraser Coast Chronicle and The North West Star. He has covered three FIFA World Cups and the 2000 Sydney Olympics, as well as a host of other major sporting events in Australia and around the world. @marcothejourno Marco Monteverde
News.com.au
6 days ago
- Sport
- News.com.au
Everton academy product Chris Long joins A-League club Brisbane Roar
Brisbane Roar's attacking ranks have been further boosted with the signing of English striker Chris Long. Long, 30, has spent the past four seasons at English lower league club Crewe Alexandra. A product of English Premier League outfit Everton's academy, Long also had playing stints with a host of other UK clubs, including MK Dons, Brentford, Burnley, Fleetwood Town, Bolton, Northampton, Blackpool, and Motherwell. 'Chris is a highly experienced footballer who boasts a keen eye for goal, creativity in the box and a strong turn of pace that will make him an extremely strong addition to the squad,' Roar coach Michael Valkanis said. 'We look forward to welcoming Chris to the club and squad as we continue to build for the new campaign.' Former England youth international Long, who has joined the Roar on an initial one-year deal, said he was 'excited' by the 'challenge of playing in the A-League'. 'I know I'm joining a club that has big ambitions for the upcoming season,' he said. 'I can't wait to get going, meet my teammates and most importantly, pull on that jersey and give my all for the fans.' Long, who joins recent signing Michael Ruhs as a new member of Brisbane's attacking arsenal, will arrive in Queensland in the coming days, but whether he will play in the Roar's friendly against Auckland FC on Sunday week is yet be confirmed. Meanwhile, Sydney FC has confirmed the signing of former Adelaide United and Macarthur FC signing Al Hassan Toure on a two-year-deal. 'I am very happy and grateful to sign for such a big club,' Toure said. 'Sydney FC is a great club with great players, fans and history. I can't wait to get started.'
USA Today
21-07-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Eagles Super Bowl hero reveals secret pitch to land ex-teammate
Super Bowl champion Chris Long opens up about his private recruitment of an Eagles teammate. They weren't with the Philadelphia Eagles for a very long period, but they'll always be near and dear to the organization, media, and fan base. Just say the names out loud. Chris Long... LeGarrette Blount... Did you see how broad you were smiling? Some of you youngsters won't believe this, but there was once a time when the Birds hadn't won their first Super Bowl yet. If we're being honest, we wondered when it might ever come. That being said, having seen Philadelphia win twice on the big stage feels like a blessing of sorts, but we'll tell you this. As fun as the second one was, you'll never forget your first. Chris Long shares a fantastic story about his role in recruiting LeGarrette Blount With there being seemingly two million podcasts on the books and another 30,000 being birthed daily, we'd understand if you were fatigued and bored with some of the overkill. Exciting Mics has been decent, though. Eagles teammates Cooper DeJean and Reed Blankenship star, and they have had no issues booking some of their teammates for a conversation. Their most recent episode features Chris Long, one of the heroes from Philadelphia's Super Bowl 52 win. He and LeGarrette Blount were teammates on the New England Patriots roster one year prior. They won a Super Bowl together there, so when Long's contract expired and his one-and-done season in Foxborough was over, he landed in the City of Brotherly Love. When he decided to flex those recruiting chops, guess who he called? "I'll never forget calling L.G. Bro, it's awesome here. I've been talking to these people. I just signed. Like, you need to get down here..." We all know how that turned out. Aside from being ignored in a road game vs. the Kansas City Chiefs, Blount shone in his one-and-done affair with the Birds. No one will ever forget where they were when he rumbled to the end zone to score in Super Bowl LII or when he ran over Andrew Sendejo in the NFC Championship Game two weeks prior. Blount scored a rushing TD in every postseason game during Philadelphia's run to their first Super Bowl, and to think... It almost didn't happen. Long is more visible than Blount these days. This fan base still loves both. Both will forever be a part of Philly's first Super Bowl win. If you're looking for an opportunity to see what Long is up to these days, check out Green Light with Chris Long. Yes, it's another podcast. Don't tear your hair out, though. As is the case with Exciting Mics, Long is always worth a watch.
