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I was asked last week by the British Lung Foundation Wales if I minded giving my story to one of the newspapers in Wales, and as I like to promote awareness of both COPD, and Breathe Easy agreed. It was a surprise though to see a full page consisting of one large photo. Who was that old man looking at me. Yep it was me in full colour. laughs.

As is common with many newspapers this is online and so you can read it. Have been told it is likely to appear in a few more media publications here in Wales, so guess the story will get told well.

To view it have a look into walesonline.co.uk/showbiz-a...

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what a brilliant write up xxx well done xx

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valm

Well done Val

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godfreyscott

Very good Derek, well done

Godfrey

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libbygood

Very good report - well done

Libby

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elian

A thought provoking, well written piece :)

Can I have your autograph please Derek ;) now you're famous !

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Gerd1

Well done, we have a star amongst us !:)

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amagran

nice one................

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zaney in reply to amagran

Very well written and an interesting read.

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derrylynne

Many thanks for the comments. I am certainly not a star. Although pleased that nothing was embelished. It has been written as I told it. A good account of my life with copd over this last 25 years:-)

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tanyamarie in reply to derrylynne

Excellent article and just what is needed to get lung diseases in thepublic eye. My dad goes to the Breath Easy meetings in Caerphilly......not too far away from you!

great news derrylynne it will help a lot of people know what life is all about

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jojam

Excellent artical Derek, well done

Best wishes

Jo :-)

A great article Derek. I particularly like that while you stressed the serious and progressive nature of the condition, you also showed that we can do things for ourselves by staying active etc. I was also pleased that you addressed the oxygen issue in a serious but positive way. I have come across a few people who are determined to avoid it at all costs as they see it as a 'harbinger of doom', when in reality it can extend our lives by many years. Well done you :) Parvati.

great for COPDers to read this and for their families too ...well done, this will probably be the start of popular understanding of our condition

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BLFCommsTeam

Fantastic Derek! It’s a wonderful piece and great to get your Breathe Easy group some publicity.

We’re always looking for media volunteers at the BLF and if you’d like the opportunity to share your story with the media (that could be newspapers, websites, magazines, radio, or even TV) email press@blf.org.uk and we can send you a form to fill in so you can tell us about yourself and your condition.

The BLF never shares your details with journalists without your permission and you are never obliged to take part in an interview if it's not your cup of tea – it’s completely up to you! Do get in touch, even if you just want to take a look at the form.

Vicky – Press & Campaigns Assistant

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AnneGodolphin

Your positive publicity is very good Derek, keep up the good work

Well done that man . There is a link on the BLF website so it will get to a wider number of people than a local paper would reach.

Diamond geeezer

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junegirl

thank you for sharing and making others aware, very true that other people make the mistake of thinking were ok when sitting down and that nothing is wrong i know alot of relatives certainly thought my mum was pulling a fast one until she passed away. The more people can be informed the better!

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maruth in reply to junegirl

a true Ambassador for promoting awareness of COPD. The times i have been told, you look so well....... you have put it into its true prospective. bless you..

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