I haven't posted on here for a while....so here's a quick update... loads of stuff happened and as a result...Im now officially attempting the #worldrecord for completing a marathon on my crutches and one leg for #BCRT👇
www.justgiving.com\page\lloydymarathon2
For the most part, I've stopped overly caring about my follow numbers, as long as I've got a good core community showing up and supporting the streams. However, hitting 500 would be pretty nice - 7 away suddenly 👀
Streaming every Sunday 6pm GMT at twitch.tv/scepticalsquirrel
12hr charity stream/mod takeover for @bcrt-uk.bsky.social happening in 30mins time! Donate to make me eat horrible food (in my opinion), tattoo my arm, have me wear a skeleton outfit for snooker matches etc. All happening over at twitch.tv/scepticalsqu... #bcrt #teambones #charity
As we have finished all of the Tomb Raider games on stream, it is time to try and do the Spin Offs.
Join me and Ajax at 19:00PM GMT (yes the image has the wrong time on it.)
You can find ajax over her -> www.twitch.tv/mythical_ajax
#TombRaider #SpinOffs #GamingStream #TwitchCommunity
A photograph showing an outstretched handing holding a torn £5 note on a street with a blurred background.
We're joining charities across the UK calling on Liz Kendall MP to reverse the proposed PIP changes.
The plans could leave bone cancer patients without crucial financial support.
Learn more: ow.ly/N7qu50W6eE7
#Policy #PIP #Awareness #UntilTheresACure
Well, we did it! Scaled Snowdon with my work team on Saturday for @bcrt-uk.bsky.social , battling rain, chilling winds near the top, and poor visibility - but the summit is behind us, we did it! Chuffed to succeed, but man I ache a lot now! :D justgiving.com/page/fletche...
Art illustrating me holding the pride flag and a flag for demisexuals! The image says "happy pride" on it as well for pride month
I'm proud to support and celebrate pride month and I hope you will all join me in doing so as well! Let's all embrace our true colours and celebrate love in all it's forms 💖
Happy Pride month everybody 💖🏳️🌈
Two new studies, one shared goal: spotting primary bone cancer earlier.
Together with our friends at @sarcoma.org.uk, we are proud to fund this crucial work that could transform early diagnosis 🤝
Read more: ow.ly/erXe50VOyFh
#Research #UntilTheresACure
Sat 7th June, I will be walking Snowdon, joined by my colleagues and managers, to raise money for @BCRT. We are all doing this dressed as skeletons, with various bones highlighted to represent different types of primary bone cancer. justgiving.com/page/fletche...
Sat 7th June, I will be walking Snowdon, joined by my colleagues and managers, to raise money for @bcrt-uk.bsky.social . We are all doing this dressed as skeletons, with various bones highlighted to represent different types of primary bone cancer. justgiving.com/page/fletche...
Hey guys - #StreamForBCRT is still a thing, it's ongoing - who fancies doing some streaming to support an amazing charity?
www.bcrt.org.uk/get-involved...
Use the above hashtag with any planning, I'll find you and support you along the way! 🧡
A hand, covered by a safety glove, reaches out to pick a specific bottle of medicine from a row of five.
"When your child is diagnosed, you want to do anything you can to help not only your child, but future patients."
It's #InternationalClinicalTrialsDay! We support @nihr.bsky.social and advocate for patients seeking out participation opportunities.
Visit: ow.ly/ZvWR50VUZFn
A bird's-eye view of the Palace of Westminster.
Bone cancer patients deserve better.
That's why we’ve submitted our recommendations for the new #NationalCancerPlan 📑
Key asks include:
- Early diagnosis & referrals
- More funding for research
- Equal access to treatments
Read our full submission: ow.ly/KyC850VSpT5
#Policy #UntilTheresACure
Sat 7th June, I will be walking Snowdon, joined by my colleagues and managers, to raise money for Bone Cancer Research Trust. We are all doing this dressed as skeletons, with various bones highlighted to represent different types of primary bone cancer. justgiving.com/fletcherbcrt...
Just 1 follow away from hitting the 450 mark on Twitch now.
Follow numbers don't define what I want/need though, but helps get more eyes on what I'm doing charity wise, so let's get that number 450 and then aim for 500?
twitch.tv/scepticalsqu...
Sat 7th June, I will be walking Snowdon, joined by my colleagues and managers, to raise money for Bone Cancer Research Trust. We are all doing this dressed as skeletons, with various bones highlighted to represent different types of primary bone cancer.
justgiving.com/page/fletche...
Dr Jon Fisher being interviewed in the UCL lab at the Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health.
Professor Sibylle Mittnacht being interviewed in the UCL lab at the Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health.
Professor Wenhui Song being interviewed in the UCL lab at the Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health.
Big things are coming in 2025 🔬
We're gearing up to unveil groundbreaking research projects that could transform the future of bone cancer treatment.
From bold ideas to cutting-edge science, the projects are fuelled by hope, determination, and your support.
@ucl.ac.uk
Sat 7th June, I will be walking Snowdon, joined by my colleagues and managers, to raise money for Bone Cancer Research Trust. We are all doing this dressed as skeletons, with various bones highlighted to represent different types of primary bone cancer.
justgiving.com/fletcherbcrt...
A graphic showing medicine acting against a cancer cell, with the Bone Cancer Research Trust logo in the bottom left corner and the CCLG logo in the bottom right corner.
New research!
We're proud to be funding a study with @cclguk.bsky.social which could uncover new treatments for osteosarcoma 🔬
Led by Prof Plevin @unistrathclyde.bsky.social, the team will investigate a protein called IKKα and whether blocking it could stop cell growth.
Visit: ow.ly/WnwT50VGhfj
Sat 7th June, I will be walking Snowdon, joined by my colleagues and managers, to raise money for Bone Cancer Research Trust. We are all doing this dressed as skeletons, with various bones highlighted to represent different types of primary bone cancer. justgiving.com/page/fletcherbcrt2025
www.independent.co.uk/life-style/h...
A once “fit and healthy” 25-year-old woman whose lower back pain was initially misdiagnosed, died from bone cancer less than a year after a tumour was finally discovered in her pelvis.
Her sister urges others to “listen to your body” and “advocate for yourself”
This April, we're proud to see Kate's story featured in the Sun, @the-independent.com and the Daily Mail 🗞️
Kate's family shared her journey to highlight the importance of an accurate, timely diagnosis.
Visit: ow.ly/WlyT50VEFVb
#TYACAM #TYACancer #Awareness #UntilTheresACure
Sat 7th June, I will be walking Snowdon, joined by my colleagues and managers, to raise money for Bone Cancer Research Trust. We are all doing this dressed as skeletons, with various bones highlighted to represent different types of primary bone cancer. justgiving.com/page/fletche...
![[UK 18+] SquizzCom VI Acorn Anarchy - Session V](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:mnl4pbk7pmy3lth2m4sp4nes/bafkreifsehdd4tg5swdqvpturgty5gllhbzdg7xusai5yppriq5dmlx4fm)
The latest episode in our attempt to overthrow Advent in XCOM2 Long War of the Chosen.
This is SquizzCOM: Acorn Anarchy, and it really was anarchy!
Preimiere at 5pm BST
youtu.be/ylLffWZZ7ww
A 3D illustration of cancer cells migrating to other tissues and organs, creating metastasis. At the bottom third of the image is the Bone Cancer Research Trust logo to the left and CCLG's logo to the right.
We are proud to announce a new co-funded research project with @cclguk.bsky.social 🧪
The study, led by Dr Pardo @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social, will replicate osteosarcoma cells travelling through the bloodstream to understand how this aggressive bone cancer spreads.
Visit: ow.ly/3vx250VACeu
Bloody love Pete, absolute top guy
Five members of Hannah's Willberry Wonder Pony and the Bone Cancer Research Trust pose for a photograph whilst smiling at the camera. Two of them are holding Berry Pony mascots and one of them is wearing a Bone Cancer Research Trust awareness ribbon.
Osteosarcoma grant call OPEN!
Together with our friends at Hannah's Willberry Wonder Pony, we're excited to announce new funding to support life-changing osteosarcoma research 🔬
Visit: ow.ly/YvRS50Vxq5e
#Research #KickingCancersButt #InspiredByHannah #UntilTheresACure
A young girl with long blonde hair poses for a selfie whilst in hospital receiving treatment for primary bone cancer. She is wearing a grey beanie and is showing the peace sign with her fingers.
Young people like Kate should have their whole lives ahead of them.
After being diagnosed with advanced Ewing sarcoma aged 24, Kate’s options were limited. She died just eight months later.
Donate today to help save lives: ow.ly/HEhn50VymiO
#TYACAM #UntilTheresACure
So #StreamForBCRT is technically done for me, but let's be fair, I'm ALWAYS streaming for @bcrt-uk.bsky.social and that continues.
48hr relay at the weekend...I cannot put it into words on here, but I'm proud of everyone involved. We raised a staggering £3192 #TeamBones #Charity
A young boy poses for a close-up photograph on a beach during sunset. He is wearing a black t-shirt and smiling at the camera.
A mother and son pose side-by-side for a photograph. They are both smiling at the camera and look relaxed whilst sitting on a bench.
Helen’s son, James, was diagnosed with osteosarcoma in his right tibia (shinbone) in April 2015, aged 17. He died in 2020.
This April marks ten years since James was diagnosed with primary bone cancer 🎗️
Donate to fund research that could help save lives: ow.ly/v8eF50Vskkn
#TYACAM
