Teammate Josh McEntee, 32, who lost his sight in a car accident but took up goalball six months later, added: "Goalball gave me focus, a purpose, something to strive for. There's nothing that measures up to it."
The now-34-year-old was diagnosed again later that same year. She returned to hospital in August 2024 for further tests, as doctors were concerned about abnormalities in her breast after a check-up. She was later given the all-clear.Dowden opened up about her ordeal with breast cancer in a BBC documentary, Strictly Amy: Cancer and Me, which was broadcast in September.
She also has Crohn's disease - a lifelong condition which causes parts of the digestive system to become inflamed - and has previously spoken about its toll on her health.Oakley, who did not have a celebrity partner this year, joined the BBC show in 2022.Last year, Oakley was partnered with Channel 4 News presenter Krishnan Guru-Murthy. The pair finished in eighth place.
A parade will form the centrepiece of celebrations to mark the 100th anniversary of Stoke-on-Trent, the city council has announced.Described as the main event of the centenary celebrations, the People's Parade will be held on 7 June – two days after the first ever Stoke-on-Trent Day takes place.
The announcement came after a £125,000 funding boost from Arts Council England, which will go towards cultural events due to be held throughout 2025.
Prof Carola Boehm, chair of Stoke Creates Cultural Compact, said the parade would highlight the city's rich heritage and its growing creative future.Saint Cecilia, pray for him.
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