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Chobbsy
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Rugby is truly amazing

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Rugby is truly a global family.
Last week was a very tough week for me I was suffering with several debilitating side effects of one of my chemo medicines, so much so that on Wednesday evening I climbed the stairs to bed on my hands and knees one step at a time.

I was in a very low place. Thursday lunchtime a parcel arrived for me on opening I found a signed England shirt along with 2 letters to me, one from Eddie Jones England head. Coach and the other from Bill Sweeney CEO Of the RFU both saying they had heard of my illness and wanting me to know that both the England team and the RFU were thinking of me.

Unbeknown to me my youngest son Shaun had written to the RFU asking if Eddie would willing to send me a letter of encouragement

I cannot express in words what a huge boost I was given by this amazingly kind gesture

Rugby really is an a amazing global family

Thursday night I walked the stairs to bed
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Nice post Chobbsy, I hope you're on the up!

You can say what you like about Eddie J and his slightly more abrasive side, but I reckon somewhere in there deep down, he's a pretty nice guy who seems to recognise the importance of supporting the wider rugby family.
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Chobbsy wrote: Mon Sep 13, 2021 10:16 am Rugby is truly a global family.
Last week was a very tough week for me I was suffering with several debilitating side effects of one of my chemo medicines, so much so that on Wednesday evening I climbed the stairs to bed on my hands and knees one step at a time.

I was in a very low place. Thursday lunchtime a parcel arrived for me on opening I found a signed England shirt along with 2 letters to me, one from Eddie Jones England head. Coach and the other from Bill Sweeney CEO Of the RFU both saying they had heard of my illness and wanting me to know that both the England team and the RFU were thinking of me.

Unbeknown to me my youngest son Shaun had written to the RFU asking if Eddie would willing to send me a letter of encouragement

I cannot express in words what a huge boost I was given by this amazingly kind gesture

Rugby really is an a amazing global family

Thursday night I walked the stairs to bed
Good man, Chobbsy! 🤗
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Sorry to learn of your health problems. I am sure all will join me in wishing you a full and speedy recovery.
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Chobbsy: I would wish to add my heartfelt wishes that you make a full & speedy recovery, for your posts on here & your support of the Tigers is needed so get yourself better my man & keep us updated pls
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Stay strong Chobbsy. Best wishes to you. Your boy Shaun sounds a bit of a star!
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Best wishes for your recovery
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Qbec wrote: Mon Sep 13, 2021 12:03 pm Chobbsy: I would wish to add my heartfelt wishes that you make a full & speedy recovery, for your posts on here & your support of the Tigers is needed so get yourself better my man & keep us updated pls
Take Care Matey :smt023
Best wishes. Mrs G had the dreaded lurgy, takes some courage to fight. Hope you make a good recovery.
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jgriffin wrote: Mon Sep 13, 2021 3:02 pm
Qbec wrote: Mon Sep 13, 2021 12:03 pm Chobbsy: I would wish to add my heartfelt wishes that you make a full & speedy recovery, for your posts on here & your support of the Tigers is needed so get yourself better my man & keep us updated pls
Take Care Matey :smt023
Best wishes. Mrs G had the dreaded lurgy, takes some courage to fight. Hope you make a good recovery.
All the best Chobbsy for a full and speedy recovery.
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Chobbsy, great to hear this story. Wishing you a swift recovery. Take care.
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Very best wishes Chobbsy.
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Nice to hear....
Best wishes for a full and speedy recovery....
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