Meg Welchman was diagnosed at age 37, just months after the birth of her second child, with an aggressive form of breast cancer. She has survived a further five devastating recurrences of cancer since then and has found that a mix of chemotherapy, courage, connection and creativity all help her to continue living well.

Meg began attending art classes at Choices in 2010 which she says is "A great way to connect with others in a similar situation whilst meditatively moving colour around a page".

"Cancer can fill you full of fear and Choices has helped in keeping me well mentally and physically - with counselling, art and yoga". Most of these classes are funded through the proceeds of Dry July campaigns, which is why it is so important to continue supporting this great foundation and sign up to raise funds for Choices.

Meg, who is also a psychologist, wrote a book about coping with adversity in 2015. Her book, "This Present Moment", has allowed her to continue to help others. This year Meg is facilitating a "What's Your Story" writing workshop series for people with metastatic cancer as part of the Choices program. "It is a great honour to be able to give something back to fellow survivors".