Ant-Shimmin Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 R.I.P Jane you put up one hell of a fight Jane Tomlinson loses cancer fight Jane Tomlinson obituary Terminal cancer sufferer Jane Tomlinson has died aged 43, following a seven-year battle with the disease. The married mother-of-three, who was made CBE for charitable services in June, had raised £1.75m in a series of gruelling challenges. She died at St Gemma's Hospice in Leeds at 2100 BST on Monday. Her husband Mike and children Suzanne, Rebecca and Steven said they were heartbroken but "honoured to have been blessed with such a wonderful person". Mrs Tomlinson, of Rothwell, Leeds, was told in 2000 her metastatic breast cancer was incurable and that she had just six months to live. 'Now at peace' Everyone who knew Jane felt there was an invincibility about her, but we always knew this day was inevitable The Tomlinson family She then dedicated her life to raising money for charity, going on to complete a number of fundraising challenges, including the Great North Run, London Marathon and the Ironman UK Triathlon. In a statement her family said: "We are, as a family, heartbroken at this loss but we know this extends to all her family and friends. "Jane has always said her family has been the greatest joy in life and we feel honoured to have been blessed with such a wonderful person." "The weight of this burden has been immense on all of us, but primarily Jane. "We hope she is now at peace from the pain that has accompanied her for so long." Jane Tomlinson raised millions of pounds for charity In June 2006 Mrs Tomlinson set off on her toughest fundraising challenge, cycling 4,200 miles across the US. Following the nine-week bike ride, she decided to stop taking part in major fundraising events and spend more time with her family. In June 2007 about 8,000 runners took part in a 10km race through Leeds, organised by Mrs Tomlinson. Though she was too ill to take part, she signalled the start of the charity run and waved every participant over the starting line. Her family said they remained committed to continuing her work for the charities she supported, and would continue to organise the Leeds 10k. They said: "Everyone who knew Jane felt there was an invincibility about her, but we always knew that this day was inevitable. "As a family we are humbled to have lived with such a great person who we will always love. "Seven years ago her aim was to leave us with fantastic memories. None of us expected how fantastic those would be." http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/west_yorkshire/6976050.stm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cube Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 It seems to me like yet another case of someone supporting charity only because it really is their only chance (if slight) of surviving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theguyfromspark Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 It seems to me like yet another case of someone supporting charity only because it really is their only chance (if slight) of surviving. That's a horrible thing to say. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr-Paul Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 It seems to me like yet another case of someone supporting charity only because it really is their only chance (if slight) of surviving. I see your point in a way, but if you were terminally ill and suffering, would you want others to go through the same painful death as you, or would you do your best to help charities so others won't experience the same pain like Jane did? RIP Jane. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamba Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 I see it more as a "nothing left to lose" kind of situation. She didnt have to worry about having enough money to live off so she could spend all of her time and energy helping other people. She just didnt need to help herself anymore. Plus these kind of life altering events always make everyone look at the world differently. But hell, "millions" of pounds for charity. Go girl! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sanchez Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 Well if I was given a year to live I'd spend it all on a year long drugs and hooker spree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShadowV7 Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 My neighbour who is 40 has/had cancer.She got an operation to get it removed but I heard she needs to do chemotherapy and a load of other stuff to get better. Shame to hear about these things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tellyn Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 It seems to me like yet another case of someone supporting charity only because it really is their only chance (if slight) of surviving. That ain't right Cube. My sister's seen her helping out at a hospital in Leeds, last year I think. She did great things for charity, R.I.P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caris Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 It seems to me like yet another case of someone supporting charity only because it really is their only chance (if slight) of surviving. Harsh, very harsh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haver Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 It's a fair point. It doesn't make her efforts any less noble, but it's a fair point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaq365 Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 It seems to me like yet another case of someone supporting charity only because it really is their only chance (if slight) of surviving. Reminds me of this:http://www.thebestpageintheuniverse.net/c.cgi?u=creeve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ant-Shimmin Posted September 4, 2007 Author Share Posted September 4, 2007 Caris thats on line with what Glenn Hoddle said about people in wheel chairs.. Thank god you aren't famous lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EEVILMURRAY Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 It is always sad to hear about someone dying... ish. However: Terminal cancer sufferer Jane Tomlinson has died aged 43, following a seven-year battle with the disease. We know it's terminal = end of the line, no need to make an article on that. But she's managed to procrastinate it for 7 years! That's worth more than a mention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
or else you will DIE Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 um... who? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welsh_gamer Posted September 4, 2007 Share Posted September 4, 2007 um... who? Snap. I've never heard of her before, but it's awesome to hear that she fought and survived 7 years! This will hopefully give hope and a meaning to some people out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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