valerie ward
Dear Alison Good Luck & God Bless you. Hope you feel better soon. Lots of Love From two of your avide listeners from Thorrington Valerie & Ray Ward JACK
WE HAVE NEVER MET BUT i DO ENJOY YOUR PROGRAM GOOD LUCK YOU WILL BE BACK GOD BLESS AND GOOD YOU WILL BE FINE I pray for you alot Jan - Ongar
Miss your cheery voice and wonderful laugh so much. My thoughts are with you and your family. Enjoy your holiday - hope all goes well with your treatment. You are a very brave lady - we are all thinking of you. Amanda Martin
Hi Ali, great to see you the other Monday you looked great.Very impressed with the hair. Keep smilling will call again soon for a cuppa. Love to Graham. xxxx. Brian Winterflood
Hi Alison, What a brilliant diary - I hope you go on to write a book !. We go back a long way and I will never forget all you have done in helping me with my charity work.You are brilliant at it. I would like to raise money to help whoever has been helping you - is there a charity that you would like to nominate ? Pauline and Fred
So sorry to hear of your illness and think of you in our prayers. Get well real soon, we miss you on the radio on the way home from work and eating our meal. God Bless Alison. MJ. DJ. AJ. West Mersea
Keep your pecker up Ali. We are all rooting for you and your Family. You have a lot of friends out there, and it is at times like this that you must realise just how much we miss you. Come back to us soon. XXX Jeannie from Wivenhoe
Hi Alison. Just to send you a virtual hug....and to wish you the very best of luck when your new 'session' begins on 14th. You are in my thoughts. I miss hearing you on the radio and hope you will be back with us again very soon. Sandra Burrows
We have never met, but like many other people who have sent in their good wishes I feel I know you because of having listened to you just about every day on the radio. Sending you love & strength. Waiting for you to be back on air...... Iqbal
I miss your soothing voice on the drive time.All my best wishes are with you get well soon and come back to the radio. Micky Galliers
Dear Alison, I have only just read that you are ill.I am in NZ at the moment and have missed alot of news. I wish you the very best and hope that you get better soon. Love to you and your family take care. Micky Carol and Don, Clacton
Dearest Alison, Life can be so very cruel, but, "to the very best",is the irony. Smiling is the real courage,and this you always have had.Love helps too, and you have so much of that, in you partner and family and all of your listeners. We both wish you as very ordinary people much courage to fight this . Much laughter to keep up your spirits ,but most of all love from us all for ever and a day. God Bless. Shalom. Susan Aldridge
Miss your voice on the Radio, keep fighting, God bless you. Deborah
My father in law has cancer of the colon and still has problems after the operation. The operation site still leaks. He has a clostomy bag and seems to cope with that quite well. He has had chemotherapy with no major side effects. Reading your diary gives hope to everyone with cancer I'm sure. God bless you and your family Alison. Bob
Alison I've only ever heard you on the radio but you sound such a lovely person. Good luck with your treatment. Theresa Snooks (nee Roe)
Hi Ali - had to leave a comment! Have known you since we were both (sweet?!) 16 starting our first job at Essex Radio on the same day (fresh from school!)- you've not changed a bit over all these years - you're still as beautiful and sweet-natured as you always were and you deserve all the happiness and love you get. Hugs to you as ever darling, Theresa & co xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Rodders
We've met only briefly but for such a little person you cast a very large shadow. GO GIRL, GO! Barry Stevens
Hi Alison, I enjoyed working with you whilst a volunteer on the Helpline before you became presenter of Drivetime. You are such a warm and genuine person and I miss hearing your voice on BBC Essex. I shall be praying that God will completely heal you. Love Barry Betty
Good Luck Alison & god bless Sue & Peter
With very best wishes. We look forward to hearing you again on the radio. Your diary is a terrific idea and very encouraging. God be with you. Valerie Sims
Hi Alison Geoff and I have been thinking about you a lot since we heard from Angela about your illness. Please be assured there is a God, and we are praying to Him for you, that he will work out His purpose in your life. Lots of Love Val & Geoff (Witham) marion and wendy CANVEY
ALL THE BEST TO YOU .YOU ARE VERY BRAVE AND AN INSPIRATION TO A LOT OF PEOPLE .WE WISH YOU EVERY HAPPINESS craig
get well soon Doreen and Fred
Hi Alison, Remember us,it's an honour to know such a brave lady, we hear you look stunning with your new hairstyles, and we wish you and Graham all the luck in the world, enjoy your travels, love D & F Liz and Charlie
You are a rare person, so brave keep your chin up. Sue & Don
Hi Alison! We were sorry to hear of your illness. We have read your diaries and are pleased to hear that the treatment is working. Do have a great time in Italy and enjoy the time that you are having with Graham. We believe that there is a God and that he is with you. Pevinder from Australia
Alison I have a husband who has an aggressive brain tumour who was diagnosed in March 2003 and I have followed Ivan Noble's diary from the beginning. Whilst reading the bbc site I came across your diary and just wanted to wish you all the best. Its not an easy journey but being positive and living every day to its fullest is half the battle won. Sending much love and luck to you and your family Lin and Tony
Hi Alison, we were very sorry to hear about your illness. We have read your diary and think that the poisitive attitude that you have will help. We send you all the best wishes for a full and speady recovery. Lin and Tony Spain, ex Canvey Is. xx Beryl & Dennis
We miss listening to you Alison, so pleased that you are on the mend. Only just learnt what has beens wrong with you. All the best. Sue and the Farleigh team
What an inspiration you are to us all. Looking forward to you strutting your stuff again at the fashion show in October. James
Hi there in the old UK, yes we here in West Oz are now following your diarised moments, good luck, take care and as they say dahn under,, she'll be right mate! Elaine Mullan - Essex LAC
Hi Alison Your diary is superb - you are so positive in your outlook - and no doubt you are helping many people with your words written from the heart and your up-beat attitude. Enjoy Scotland and Italy Ciaou (???)Hope that's spelt correctly Stephen Doe
Hello Alison,have only recently read your diaries,miss hearing you on air but look forward to hearing about your holiday in Italy. best wishes, Stephen & Anne. Avril Gibbons
Hi Alison, what an inspiration you are to us all, after reading your diary and getting through a box of tissues, I wondered why my problems had seemed so great, thanks for snapping me out of it. Miss you on the radio, so please huury up and get back. Terry
I have just read your diary today, I like you had a plastic mask made back in 1990, had radiotherapy and chemo etc, still here and looking forward to a long life. You will do the same, good luck with the treatment. Look after Graham, as everyone will be asking about you, he will be bearing as much pain as you, but quietly. Good Luck Simon Trevallion
Alison hello, I wondered where you had gone for this time and only just found out on the website. I'm very sorry to hear what you've had to go through and wish you every good wish for the future. I did work experience at BBC Essex way back in 1993 and spent some time working in the library then, it is with much sadness that these things happen at all, let alone to such a fab person ! best wishes, Simon. melanie darke
indeed there is a God,and he is at work in essex.again,you are an inspiration to us all Alison.my prayers are with you. Liz & Steve
Hi Alison, Get well soon we miss you on BBC Essex. Pleased to hear you are doing so well. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Love to you and your family. God Bless you and Graham. With love Liz & Steve. xx Brenda Lee
I have missed your voice on BBC Essex during the last months. Pleased to read your diary and your positive remarks on what must be a devastating illness. I am sure that with your attitude you will be back at work in the not too distant future. My very best wishes. Andrew, Liz & the Boys
Hi Alison, Just to send all our love from over the border in Suffolk. Fond memories of days gone by. Keep fighting, and all our best to Graham too. MICK
As a regular listener to essex radio and your programme Alison just to let you know we miss you and hope you get well soon Linden Martin
My husband, Doug & I miss your cheery voice, hope your treatment goes well and that you will soon be back on air. With love xx Heidi Frank
Hi Alison! What a great forum - you're touching lots of people with your story here! Meanwhile, Gret and I continue to pray for that miracle! God's blessings on you and your whole family! Amy Ward
Hello Alison, I've just read your diary and I think you are a true inspiration to all of us. I wish you all the best for the future. xxx Clare
Hi Ali, No nicknames this time...i promise! Just to say it was great to see you earlier this week and nice to spend some time with both you and your mum. Keep fighting "old girl" and who knows who'll we'll see next time we go to the zoo!! See you again soon. Love Clare, Samantha and Ben x x x Jim Bowman
Dear Alison, You were one of the first people I worked with when I joined the BEEB and you were not only one of the most welcoming, but you threw yourself wholeheartedly into making those wonderfully silly trails promoting Drivetime, and you were massively supportive to a rookie finding his feet! If anyone has the right spirit to beat this thing it's you, and that's immediately clear from reading your articles here. My mum has just been through an op for breast cancer and is just starting radiotherapy - all highly successful so far. It's a winnable fight, well worth fighting. All my love, Jimbo. Grainne James
Alison, cancer has that way of focusing us on "living in the moment." On behalf of all of us here at the Helen Rollason Cancer Care Centre Appeal I would like to offer our support to you and Graham. We're here if you need us at anytime - living in the moment! Gx Barbara & Tony
Our thoughts & prayers are with you, Graham and the family. You are so inspirational and am sure you are helping a lot of people. God bless you. Janice Renshaw
Dear Alison, Just found your diary tonight.Thank-you for your inspirational bravery.Good Luck for the future and have a wonderful time in Italy. Albert Killman
Hi Alison, I used to work with your dad Peter. When BBC Essex was starting up you did a weeks "dummy" broadcast before you went live. and your dad asked me if I would participate in a phone -in with "Timbo". It seems awhile ago now but I've followed your career on BBC Essex ever since. I send you my best wishes, you'll be fine I'm sure.We're all rooting for you kid. Be back soon. Graham Barrat
Dear Alison, I send you and your husband great strength and faith. We miss you on BBC Essex. My very best wishes Evelyn
Just, Get well soon. Sharon Couldrey
Just say good luck and I hpoe soon get well I love to listen at 4 every day Love always from Sharon xx David Whiteley
Hi Alison! When we worked together at BBC Essex it was always a joy to see your beaming smile when you'd start your day and that would stay on your face right til 7! I know you'll keep smiling and being an inspiration to everyone else! take care and keep fighting! Love Whiteley x Paul Ilett
I loved working with you at BBC Essex, and was deeply saddened to hear this news. Never lose faith and always have an open mind about the future. Love, Paul. Shaun Peel
Harters.....I've only just heard your news. Why do horrible things always happen to the sweetest, nicest, kindess people? I now know there is no god in this world. Look after yourself. Much, much love. Shaun. Karen Spencer
Hi Ally Just wanted to send you my love & support. You're very brave to share your innermost thoughts with us all - keep strong & positive. My love & prayers to you & your family and we al look forward to you being back on BBC Essex as we miss your lovely voice!! David Buckle
Hi Ali. Wishing you and your family all the strength you need. God Bless. David and Polly richard mandy
Dear Ali, This note comes from the man who tells bad terry tabor jokes,and who is the spurs fan and previous drivetime winner.i did not realise you had this diary,you are so brave in writing these notes. my mother had breast cancer back in 1964,but she battled like yourself and had a further 24 years of life.its funny you are going to italy,we are going to venice for a few days in may. Ali keep your chin up and keep battling you are greatly missed on the airwaves. Jean Hornchurch
Hi Alison,just like to wish you well,the big thing is to keep positive as you are doing,enjoy your holiday in Italy Katie Burrell
I was nominated back in 2002 for a Achievement over adversity award in the Essex Chronicle and met you. I remember you saying to me that I was inspiring etc.....I think the bravery you are showing in writing ths diary shows the type of spirit that helps us all get through the challenges that life throws at us. I think you may well be in line for an award yourself!! Take care and never give up. Lots of love, Katie x Carol Selby
Just want to wish you all the best and to let you know that you have a lot of people in Essex supporting you. stay strong x Deborah
Hello Alison, Pleased to hear you are doing so well. I have a friend at church who had a brain tumour and went through what you are going through now. She has been in remission now for two years. Keep your hopes up Alison. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Love to you and your family. Gerry, Canvey
Alison / Graham. Italy? You'll both love it. Bet you're both 'under canvas' next year though in some muddy field . Can't beat it! Love to you both, Gerry, Carol & kids. shirley
Alison is my neice & I can tell everyone she is as lovely off the radio as she is on it, she has helped all our family get through this awful time with her very positive attitude & cheerfulness, even when she was having the radiotherapy treatmentshe never grumbled, we all love her dearly. Colin Sutton
Alison You are an inspiration to us all. Keep believing and good luck. Thanks for many hours of enjoyment. RON FOSSEY
HI ALISON i hope everthink goes well over the next few and you will get stronger as my son david did he had his brain tunour removed last june in addenbrookes hospital as my son frought it he is back at school now and doing ok god bless hope every thing goes well RON FOSSSEY AND FAMILY arthur allen
lots of love alison Robert Jerome
Hi Allison You may remember me I was on you show about a year ago with a song for children in need, and basically have been very busy at school with GCSE course work. I realy did not know that you was i'll until I read your story on your last 6 months. But I would just like to tell you that I am thinking about you and your husband Graham ,and of course Simon your collegue at BBC Essex. I hope you enjoy your holiday in Italy and maybe you will learn a little Italian whilst you are out there. Best Wishes Robert Jerome Sharon Oliver
I won a competition on BBC Essex a few years ago, and you sent me a lovely letter afterwards to congratulate me-I've never forgotten it. My thoughts are with you and your family at this difficult time. Janet Bawden
Dear Alison, I have missed your cheery voice and only found out today about you. I wish you well with your scan, you are a very brave lady! The positive attitude you have is an inspiration to us all. God Bless you, you will be in my prayers. Leslie Lane
Hi, Alison Wondered what had happened to you. So sorry to hear that you have been ill. Hope the next news that you get will be good news.And hope you enjoy Italy and come back to tell us all about it (not in Italian, though) Yery best of luck; thinking of you. Maureen and Vic
Get well soon Alison we miss you on BBC Essex. Very best Wishes Mo & Vic Sue Palmer
We all wish you well. It puts all our troubles into perspective. Sue, Garry & Boys Peggy and Arthur Shaw
Hi Alison. So very pleased that you are making such good progress. Our best wishes for the future. P&Ax kim brunning
Hi Alison, Thank you for your braveness and inspiration to so many. I wish you many good and positive thoughts for your impending brain scan. Writing things down is great therapy and for you to share your thoughts with so many is brave and thoughtful of you. I am sure you will receive many more positive messages via your diary and will draw on that strength to get you through. Love to you and Graham, God Bless Kim and Pete x x Teresa Thompson
I had not heard that you was ill until today. I was only thinking of you last week and how I missrd your chery voice. My love is with you, as I think for all of you on BBC Essex are all part of my family. | 
