Over 3000 members now part of the community!

[BLFCommsTeam]

Did you know there's now 3000 members on this web community!?

blf.org.uk/News/Detail/The-...

It's great that the community is ever growing - thanks for being part of it.

[cofdrop-UK]

YEAH! Well done BLF - I bet you're not quite so thrilled though when you're moderating on Monday mornings!!!!!!!! Seriously though well done everyone.

Love cx

[Hidden in reply to cofdrop-UK]

They pick straws - the one with the shortest, gets Mondays LOL

[Hidden]

Well done, and congratulations. As a newbie, I've found the site to be informative, humorous, as well as a place to feel "at home" amongst people who understand. Thank you.

[Pepsicoley]

Hello BLF Comms Team

I love this site - it has been so helpful for me.

I'm still waiting for confirmation of my condition (but I did have lung cancer four years ago so think I qualify to belong on that count alone).

The members of this site have been really helpful and kind to me with their advice and have cheered me up with their humerous posts.

The best thing, for me, is that I don't feel so alone anymore - I feel that I am part of a group of people who are in the 'know' about lung diseases.

Thank you so much for starting this and congratulations on how well it is doing.

Annec

xxxxx

[BLFCommsTeam in reply to Pepsicoley]

Thank you Pepsicoley - we're so pleased you enjoy the site and find it so helpful. We especially like it because, not only can you have a friendly chat with your peers who know what you're going through, but you you can also get expert advice from the BLF Helpline staff! It's great that the community is growing so rapidly!

Do let us know how you get on with your diagnosis.

Best wishes,

BLF Comms Team

[bewildered]

A thank you for giving such a friendly place

[Hidden]

I am very impressed with this site - very human, friendly, informative .Congratulations.

[KingoftheCocktails]

That has cheered me up

KOTC

[Puffthemagicdragon]

Great to hear and it hasn't taken long to reach that number. I am curious though. Has any of the BLF Team got lung problems or are carers ? The reason I ask is that if you haven't I appreciate the time and effort you put in for us. If that make any sense !

[BLFCommsTeam in reply to Puffthemagicdragon]

With 1 in 5 in the UK affected by lung disease I have no doubt that many of us have one experience or another! Currently posting from the Comms Team is Vicky, Press & Campaigns Assistant - hello! My Grandpa had COPD and my granny had lung cancer and I had asthma when I was younger but luckily I don't need an inhaler anymore. It's definitely a fantastic charity to work for and I think you'll find many different motivations from different staff members.

[Puffthemagicdragon in reply to BLFCommsTeam]

Thanks for the update.

[longdays]

this site is very good and the people are lovely thank you

[Bacardi]

After visiting a few sites I joined this one for the realistic advice and humour ! Well done to the BLF team !!

[Lyn1969]

All I can say is..........thank goodness I found this site!!

Keep it up guys/gals

Lyn x

[sillywitch in reply to Lyn1969]

Ditto Lyn It,s saved my sanity a few times, bless you BLF

Karen xxx

[James48]

Great and still growing!!!

[Hidden]

Wouldnt miss my daily dose. Great site.

[Hidden]

My management of COPD is soooo much better because of this site & all the info & tips from fellow COPDers .... added to that, there are so many lovely friendly chats on here and fun and humour too.

[nixy]

I have to agree with everyone, I know more about copd since joining this site. The gp and hospital have never given me any information. Iknew nothing until I joined, so thank you all for the information, and th funny stories and jokes. xx

[wazie]

I must agree, I am so glad I joined this site. I do not feel so scared anymore, and am learning

more everyday . Thanks I agree Great site

[marytaz]

I agree with all the xcomments. This is a brilliant site and super advice from all BLF staff. many thanks for all your hard work in helping us.

[Hidden]

Congratulations!! This site has been of help,for myself,& so many others,I thank God for it,& a big thankyou for all your wonderful staff xxx

[Hidden]

hi to u all.i will second all the above comments.im wiser and healthier thanks to this site ,copd moderate,al tell u wen i was told that thought it was something unreal as never heard or it,anyrd i got told wat i had at xmas,was u have empsma,sorry cant spell it.go c gp ,bye,god sake,coming bak now from town on bus,i dont drive/i was thinking wen i was 15 starting work in mill/the buses at 7 in mornin an 5 at nite was full of smoke,shops in work canteen everywer /i didnt start till i was 20.so the gps an hozs should remember them days.in my ouse around smokers since i was born /think they forget them days.