E17 The story of Gemma The Floating Florista
This episode of Tales from the Superyacht Laundry features Jayn Willis, who shares the story of her daughter Gemma's battle with cervical cancer.
Gemma was a vibrant and passionate individual who found her calling in the yachting industry. However, her life took a tragic turn when she was diagnosed with cervical cancer at the age of 28. Despite undergoing treatments and receiving support from the yachting community, Gemma's condition worsened, and she ultimately lost her battle with the disease.
Jayn shares her experience of caring for her daughter, Gemma, during her battle with cancer. She discusses the challenges of dealing with uncertainty and anger, as well as the lack of communication and information from medical professionals. Jayn also talks about the spread of Gemma's cancer and the treatment options they explored. She recounts the decline in Gemma's health and the final days leading up to her passing.
Jayn reflects on the lack of end-of-life discussions and the unanswered questions she has. She then explains the Do It For Gem campaign and the goals of the Do It For Gem Foundation, which aims to raise awareness of cervical cancer and provide support to cancer patients. Jayn emphasizes the importance of educating women and men in the yachting industry about women's health issues.