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Samantha Dixon @sjdixon70.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

A renewed sense of hope today on the doorstep campaigning for Councillor John Williams, Rt. Hon John Healey MP ( Rawmarsh & Conisbrough CLP) and @labouruk.bsky.social as part of the National Campaigning Weekend. I feel so much more oprimistic ( and safer) than doing this 12m ago.

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Samantha Dixon @sjdixon70.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

A brilliant Tuesday @labouruk.bsky.social conference yesterday. A packed day of policy debates at the fringe, catching up with old friends and meeting new ones and 'that' speech.

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Samantha Dixon @sjdixon70.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Session 2 @labouruk.bsky.social conference ' Delivering the new government's policy agenda: why nursing is the key'. Powerful discussion about the importance of workforce plan, listening to nurses and how nurses are the answer to so many health challenges. Key is fixing social care.

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Samantha Dixon @sjdixon70.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

I tbink I might have been a tad ambitious about my plans for #labourpartyconference26 today!

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Samantha Dixon @sjdixon70.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Took to the streets of #Sheffield today for the #race for life 10k in conjunction with the Jane Tomlinson Appeal. Jane's diagnosis was before @make2ndscount.bsky.social was created, but it's good to know our charity is here to help anyone with #secondarybreastcancer live longer and better lives.

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Samantha Dixon @sjdixon70.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

We, at @make2ndscount.bsky.social ,are delighted to announce our newest Ambassador - Trisha Goddard! Trisha is a powerful voice for the #secondarybreastcancer community. We look forward to working with her in the future #metastaticbreastcancer

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Samantha Dixon @sjdixon70.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

A great Friday night 'in conversation' between @chrishawkinsdj.bsky.social and Badly Drawn Boy at the Old Woollen in Pudsey. Never been to this venue before - a great use of a beautiful old mill and the sort of venue which needs supporting.

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Samantha Dixon @sjdixon70.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Did you know that 1 in 5 jobs require driving but too few young people can't afford to learn to drive (costs on average £2.4 k). That's where Barnsley College's DAS driving academy comes in. Great to be at today's opening

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Samantha Dixon @sjdixon70.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

The news that #enhertu is to be made available to #secondarybreastcancer patients in England is testimony to the unrelenting campaigning of the secondary breast cancer community alongside breast cancer charities including @make2ndscount.bsky.social . Well done to all involved.

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Parody Nigel Farage @parodypm.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

The £36m donations are legal and to change the law retrospectively would be outrageous! Yes, it was announced in Parliament on 25 March that the legislation would apply to any donations from that day onwards, but that was the day all Reform MPs staged a walk-out, so we missed it.

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Samantha Dixon @sjdixon70.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

The display of the Bayeux Tapestry in the UK prompted me to advertise the Quaker Tapestry museum in Kendal but I've just realised that, due to funding cuts, it has closed :(. The tapestry charts the history of Quakerism including its contribution to thinking and society over centuries.

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Samantha Dixon @sjdixon70.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Andy Burnham summed it up perfectly yesterday. The #greatnorthrun really is the best of British. 60,000 people mostly raising money for great causes and many, many more supporting them financially, emotionally or simply through the power of encouragement. Always a great atmosphere

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Parody Nigel Farage @parodypm.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

"So tell me Mr Farage, what was it about a system favoured by money launderers that allows donations to be totally untraceable that first attracted you to crypto?"

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Samantha Dixon @sjdixon70.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

A hot #greatnorthrun so especially proud of our @make2ndscount.bsky.social runners all lacing up their shoes for someone they love with #secondarybreastcancer

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Anti-Reform @antireform.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

"We're not broke, we're being robbed" #BlameMillionairesNotMigrants meme via Joshua ABD

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Samantha Dixon @sjdixon70.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

www.theguardian.com/politics/202... Just think of the good the struggling charity sector could do with a gift like this? In a week in which the leading charity in kids' suicide prevention went into administration, this story in @theguardian.com has made me more despondent than it would usually

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Reform UK given record £36m donation by British crypto billionaire

Ben Delo was convicted in US for failing to implement adequate anti-money laundering controls but pardoned by Trump

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Samantha Dixon @sjdixon70.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

EvERY work trip from London to home has been delayed over last 8 months resulting in either running for my connection or missing the once-an-hour train from Doncaster to Swinton. Surely we can do better than this???

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Samantha Dixon @sjdixon70.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

The SMC decision to make available two new drugs available to #secondarybreastcancer patients in Scotland gives hope...but is bittersweet. Scotland does not yet have in place the means to make the necessary genomic testing available through NHS.We will keep pushing for change to prevent inequities.

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Samantha Dixon @sjdixon70.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

If the Government and BBC can ( partially) move 'up North' why can't more (large) charities and with them their top jobs? #itsbetterupnorth

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Samantha Dixon @sjdixon70.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

The news of actor Lucy Davis'#secondarybreastcancer is sad; my thoughts are with her and family. For anyone affected by secondary (metastatic) breast cancer you aren't alone. Organisations like @make2ndscount.bsky.social provide information, suppprt and the opportunity to meet others who understand

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Samantha Dixon @sjdixon70.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

As a parkrun volunteer and runner, it was good to hear @rory-stewart.bsky.social give a shoutout on The Rest is Politics to Crieff parkrun in the context of skills development and building community. I love volunteering and the nearby cafe has thriving trade at a time which would otherwise be quiet

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Count Binface @countbinface.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Here it is. My manifesto for the 2026 Clacton By-Election. It's a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Join me, clean up Clacton and let's make 13th August Bin Day! #VoteBinface #VoteyMcVoteface #YesWeTinCan

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Samantha Dixon @sjdixon70.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

One of my favourite places to eat in that there London. Vegan food using surplus stock from local businesses and employing local people. Where else will you get a plate of lentil dahl with rice, chocolate orange cake with icecream for £6? St. Pancras Library

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Samantha Dixon @sjdixon70.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

My excellent MP, John Healey, is currently talking to Andy Burnham in #10. Just yesterday John was delivering leaflets , alongside me and others, on an estate in Doncaster. A man of principle who always remembers that his first job is as a constituency MP @labouruk.bsky.social

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Samantha Dixon @sjdixon70.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

The last two occasions Ive been at Kings Cross Station, spanning a 3- week, heat-wave intensive period, the water refilling machine has been out of operation. Pull your finger out @networkrail

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Samantha Dixon @sjdixon70.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Thanks to @marykfoymp.bsky.social @sharonhodgsonmp.bsky.social and @novartis.bsky.social for their continued support of breast cancer patients and of preventing breast cancer, this time through the launch of Check Her Out campaign with @breastcancernow.bsky.social @make2ndscount.bsky.social

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Led By Donkeys @ledbydonkeys.org · 23/06/2026

Exactly 10 years since the Brexit vote, the verdict is in.

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Samantha Dixon @sjdixon70.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

A lovely vibe at the Coppafeel! Conference today, bringing together partners to look at how we can improve outcomes for younger #breastcancer patients.

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ScarletBea @scarletbea.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Double donations! This is a great charity that's helped me lots, where I found my tribe and don't need to explain stuff, everyone gets it. I haven't used the Clinical Trials Service yet, hopefully I'll only need it far into the future, but they've helped several friends.

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Samantha Dixon @sjdixon70.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

donate.biggive.org/donate/a05WS... If you are able to , and want to make a REAL difference to those affected by secondary ( metastatic) breast cancer and @make 2nds Count this is the week to do it as ALL DONATIONS are doubled!! All funds will support our Clinical Trials Service 👇

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Big Give

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Samantha Dixon @sjdixon70.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

Yesterday I travelled the furthest I've ever been for campaigning. A 3.5 hr journey to Makerfield to support @mayorofgm.bsky.social . Talking to people on the doorstep reminded me that we don't always agree but having the conversation is important.

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Samantha Dixon @sjdixon70.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

'If I'm not counted, I don't count'. @ashleydaltonmp.bsky.social sharing what we hear from #secondarybreastcancer patients all the time. Thanks Ashley, @marykfoymp.bsky.social, @marykfoymp.bsky.social and @clivejonesmp.bsky.social for tabling this debate. Let's get patients counted now make2ndscount

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Samantha Dixon @sjdixon70.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

Spending time with the @make2ndscount.bsky.social community and fundraisers is the highlight of my week (especially when it has been a desk-heavy week). Thanks to the team @innospec for running the Chester half marathon and raising oodles of money for #secondarybreastcancer

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Samantha Dixon @sjdixon70.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

At @make2ndscount.bsky.social we are a f.t.e. of 10 staff supported by a strong Board and fabulous supporters and Ambassadors. If you are one of them, why not take a look at what you helped us to achieve for secondary breast cancer patients in 2025 👇 And thank you make2ndscount.co.uk/assets/Uploa...

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Samantha Dixon @sjdixon70.bsky.social · 21/03/2026

I no longer run Parkrun, I volunteer! Running at pace early on a Saturday morning is no longer for me . Volunteering is energising, I love the camaraderie and being out in nature. Preferred role - funnel manager Preferred Parkrun - Rotherham Drink of choice - hot choc with soya #parkrun

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Samantha Dixon @sjdixon70.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

It was a bright , spring morning in Westminster on Wednesday. Thanks to @werahobhouse.org.uk for hosting @make2ndscount.bsky.social and others including @lizoriordan.bsky.social , @breastcancernow.bsky.social to talk about breast cancer in relation to the cancer plan (with a focus on secondary bc)

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Samantha Dixon @sjdixon70.bsky.social · 15/03/2026

Not everyone will have a Superdog like @make2ndscount.bsky.social Ambassador and Tea and Chat Birmingham hoat Diane, but we are grateful to @thesun.co.uk for raising awareness of the signs and symptoms of secondary (metastatic) breast cancer @sharonhodgsonmp.bsky.social @ashleydaltonmp.bsky.social

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Samantha Dixon @sjdixon70.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

Day 2 of the @make2ndscount.bsky.social Secondary Breast Cancer Patient Summit. Lots learned yesterday including the impact of sbc on older patients' mental health. Younger patients 5x more likely to be offered mental health support, older patiens 6x more likely to be offered anti- depresants

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Samantha Dixon @sjdixon70.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

It is #PayrollGiving month! I'm pleased this much overlooked and forgotten, highly efficient way of donating has been recognised with its own month. If you'd like to support the punchy and purposeful @make2ndscount.bsky.social in this or other ways, please get in touch www.make2ndscount.co.uk

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Make 2nds Count :: Giving hope to those affected by secondary breast cancer

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Samantha Dixon @sjdixon70.bsky.social · 08/02/2026

I was out doorknocking this morning with Barnsley @teamlabouruk.bsky.social councillors and @stephanie-peacock.bsky.social . Met an elderly woman who was struggling to live alone and wanted to move into care - got her councillor to help. Labour locally helping its community.

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Samantha Dixon @sjdixon70.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

* Please share with nursing colleagues*. We have a number of FREE places for nurses at the UK's only summit aimed at Secondary breast cancer patients. 2-4 March ( or part of that) in Liverpool. For more details and to register, visit the @make2ndscount.bsky.social website.

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Samantha Dixon @sjdixon70.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

Having just attended a briefing with other cancer charities by @ashleydaltonmp.bsky.social , I'm excited to read the full NHS Cancer Plan when it is launched tomorrow at 10am. I've been proud that @make2ndscount.bsky.social have been involved in helping to share the voices of sbc patients.

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Samantha Dixon @sjdixon70.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

@make2ndscount.bsky.social we are pleased to see Westminster debate time being given to often- overlooked secondary breast cancer thanks to @marykfoymp.bsky.social and @clivejonesmp.bsky.social on 5th February. We'll report on this to our patient community. @ashleydaltonmp.bsky.social

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Samantha Dixon @sjdixon70.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

A great start to 2026 as we announce the first of our new trustees, @bookiephronesis.bsky.social . Bookie is breast cancer lead at University of Leicester hospitals and , alongside her wealth of skills and knowledge, a real passion to support every person affected by secondary breast cancer

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Warren Oates @warrenoates1.bsky.social · 24/12/2025

Our PM wishing us all a Happy Christmas. Nicely pointing out the values that any TRUE Christian would recognise (hint: not you Reform nor Little Tommy). And reminding us of those who will continue to work over this season to keep up safe.

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