YOU ARE NOT ALONE
Every person who comes through our programme arrives carrying their own story — their own fears, their own battles and their own reasons for reaching out. What they find when they get here is something many didn’t expect: a community of people who truly understand, and a programme that helps them rediscover what’s possible.
These are their words. Real people, at different stages of their cancer journey, who found strength they didn’t know they had — and a place where they felt supported. We hope their stories give you the same thing they gave us: hope.
“Being part of Ahead Of The Game Foundation made me feel heard, supported and never judged. From the first conversation with Dave, I felt like I was part of the family and no longer facing my cancer journey alone.
With Olga’s support, I rebuilt my strength, confidence and overall wellbeing in a safe, personalised and compassionate way. She understood when I needed encouragement, and when I simply needed someone to listen.
The programme helped me feel stronger mentally and physically, gave me tools to continue training on my own and helped me feel more in control of my recovery. I am incredibly grateful to everyone at Ahead Of The Game Foundation for making this possible.”
Sharon Winspear, Programme Graduate, Australia
“Before I came across Ahead Of The Game Foundation, I was struggling with the impact cancer had left behind, not just physically, but mentally and emotionally too. The support I received gave me something I had been missing for a long time: hope, structure and belief. Dave understood that recovery does not end when treatment finishes. They helped me rebuild my confidence, improve my strength and start taking back control of my life again.
What makes Ahead Of The Game Foundation so special is that you are treated like a person, not just a diagnosis. You feel seen, supported and part of something bigger. The foundation has made a massive difference to my life, and I will always be grateful.”
James Connolly, Programme Graduate, UK
“Whilst the Surgeon and Oncologist saved my life, I truly believe that Dave saved my mental and physical well being. When I was first introduced to Dave via a mutual friend I was broken and desperate. A diagnosis of breast cancer had sent me into an emotional free-fall. Through Dave’s weekly sessions I not only became stronger mentally with his ongoing mantra of positivity and optimism.
He also rehabilitated me post two significant surgeries and steadily increased my exercise regime making me ironically fitter than I’ve ever been, despite being in chemotherapy for the full training plan.
My family and I are eternally grateful for his support and he has enabled me to face one of the most scariest moments of my life.”
Dr Helen Newby-Ricci, Programme Graduate, UK
“I vividly remember the night I found AOTG, it was in the middle of the night when my thoughts were on overdrive, I found Dave through instagram and in that moment my diagnosis was injected with one enormous dose of hope. From that day my treatment protocol changed positively everyday, I found the strength to, in Dave’s words, except the diagnosis but not the prognosis.
I am almost 3 years into diagnosis and will rave about AOTG forever. They’ve not only helped me mentally, physically and emotionally but my
family also.”
LISA CREW, Programme Graduate, UK
Every donation, every partnership and every act of support helps us reach more people at the moment they need it most.