
16/07/2025
Jessica, a 46-year-old mum of three from Penge, is redefining what it means to be a survivor. After being diagnosed with invasive breast cancer in May 2023, Jessica faced 20 weeks of chemotherapy, major surgery and radiotherapy - all while supporting her three children.
But Jessica's story doesn't end with treatment. Like many cancer survivors, she found herself asking ‘Who am I now?’ as she navigated the physical and emotional aftermath - early menopause, chronic fatigue, brain fog and daily joint pain.
That's where our 12 week FreshStart programme made a difference. FreshStart is our supervised programme of physical activity for those not meeting the recommended levels of activity and recovering from illness or living with a long term medical condition.
Referred to our FreshStart programme via Princess Royal University Hospital, Jessica joined our 12-week course in June 2025. “The FreshStart course is really helpful,” Jessica shares. “The instructors take time to explain how to use the gym equipment and appreciate what my body has been through and what I am capable of achieving.”
Now Jessica is taking her recovery even further, swimming 10 miles throughout July at our Spa at Beckenham pool to raise money for Breast Cancer Now.
Jessica says: “This challenge is very personal, I'm learning to live again, I'm learning to move again, I'm learning who I am now and what and who I want to be in the future.”
At Mytime Active, we're proud to support Jessica and others on their wellness journeys. You can find out more about Jessica’s story and support her fundraising here:
https://www.mytimeactive.co.uk/wellbeing-mission/mytime-active-stories-jessica