My relationship with Lulu started very swiftly, 1 right swipe of the finger, that means we met on Tinder for any of the old people here today, and amounted to a year of pure joy, laughter, moments of extreme sadness and most of all memories that I cherish and will never forget.

From the point of first meeting Lulu I knew this woman was very different… and I don’t just mean her missing half a leg… but I could tell that her soul was kind and loving. A lot of people talk about her smile and how she lit up a room… that is true. But I can also tell you from my experiences that you’d know if she wasn’t happy…

As our love grew larger unfortunately her cancer did also, which I remember her warning me about “You do realise my cancer could come back again Paddy” and I responded “Nah you’ll be sweet” that short conversation before the re-diagnosis was overlooked by me until the day came and 1 phone call completely flipped her life and our relationship into a whirlwind of emotion and pure love.

I often say if I had the opportunity to go back to the day we met, I would... and I wouldn't change a thing about my time with her. Lulu would hate me for saying this but she was truly inspiring to me, she gave me the kick up the arse that I needed to change something about my life.

Lulu was also a massive Sunderland… I mean Leicester Tigers fan. In which she introduced me to a sport that I just considered as egg chasers, As did I with Sunderland to Lulu, she would quite regularly come to the match with me, my dad, and my cousin... Secretly she loved going to the football. Sorry Stephen.

Although my relationship may not compare to the length of time with many people here today. Our bond was like no other. She was my girlfriend, my best friend and we were a “team” which is what I would usually tell her in times of sadness and hopelessness. Despite her disease Lulu also looked after me, anything I needed she was there for me. And I think that just shows how brave she was and how relentless her attitude was towards caring for others in a time that being selfish is expected.

Lulu did a lot of travelling after her re-diagnosis, with me, her family, and also her friends. We managed to visit London, Manchester and many other cities around England. Amsterdam was a big highlight for me and her, beautiful scenery, amazing food... and also the red light district. She did in fact go to Magaluf with 2 very close friends of hers, which I don't know much about, but what I do know is that those moments for her were some of the best experiences in her life. Other than meeting each other of course.

All thanks to Lulu I have goals and aspirations that I would like to achieve, that I would never have even thought about a year ago, alongside Lulu are her amazing family, who I now feel have adopted me into their life, and for that I can’t be more grateful for the support and love I received from everyone involved including Coco.

Ha'way the Lads.