Debbie Archer, who has incurable blood cancer, is on a mission to raise both funds and awareness for Multiple Myeloma, a rare and incurable blood cancer, by undertaking an ambitious sponsored walk. This marks her second major fundraising effort following a remarkable 87-mile walk in 2022.
Diagnosed from Wendover, with Multiple Myeloma in 2017 at the age of 53, Debbie’s journey has been nothing short of challenging. After a minor fall at work led to severe spinal injuries—including 8 compression fractures and 2 broken ribs—Debbie learned of her cancer diagnosis. Despite the debilitating effects of the disease, which causes the bones to disintegrate, she has shown remarkable resilience. The condition, compounded by treatment-related immunosuppression, forced Debbie to give up her career as a pharmacist. However, with ongoing physiotherapy and pilates, she has regained the ability to walk significant distances, though standing for extended periods remains a struggle.
In 2018, Debbie underwent two stem cell transplants—one using her own cells and the second from her brother. She continues to take daily oral chemotherapy along with multiple antibiotics, antivirals, and antifungals to combat infections, which are common due to her compromised immune system. Despite the ongoing treatment, Debbie’s prognosis remains challenging due to the aggressive genetics of her condition.
Earlier fundraising efforts saw Debbie walk the Ridgeway National Trail in 2022, raising over £6,500 for Myeloma UK. Now, she is setting her sights on an even more ambitious goal: a 185.2-mile walk along the Thames Path National Trail, which stretches from Woolwich in London to the source of the Thames in the Cotswolds.
The walk will take place in 15 stages over the course of the next 18 months, with each leg ranging between 10.5 and 14.5 miles. The trek, which will conclude in July 2026, begins on February 17, 2025. Through this effort, Debbie hopes to raise £10,000 to support Myeloma UK in their fight against this rare cancer.
Debbie has set up a JustGiving page for donations, and is reaching out to local media outlets to share her story and inspire others to contribute to the cause.
To donate, visit her JustGiving page: Debbie's JustGiving Page.
Debbie’s determination to continue walking and fundraising, despite the challenges posed by her condition, serves as a powerful reminder of the strength of the human spirit and the importance of supporting research into rare cancers like Multiple Myeloma.
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