After a lifetime travelling the world, Mike retired to the South of France.

In his story he shares the importance of mentorship, regular check-ups and how he was lucky to be in the right place at the right time in France!  He is very frank with his story and the simplicity of the message he would give his younger self, may surprise you.

Mimosa Matters is an association of people from all over Europe, who have all chosen to base themselves on the French Riviera and who want to give back to the local community which has embraced them.

For more information about the association and its work to fight cancer in the South of France go to mimosamatters.org

Petra was barrelling through life with a jet-set but high pressure job travelling all over Europe, until her encounter with cancer made her re-think everything.

It was a life-changing experience which led her to reflect about what really matters. Today she is following her real passion in life and helping others that go through the same experience.   Mimosa Matters is an association of people from all over Europe, who have all chosen to base themselves on the French Riviera and who want to give back to the local community which has embraced them.

For more information about the association and its work to fight cancer in the South of France go to mimosamatters.org

Karen moved her young family to the South of France as part of a big adventure.  After all, what was the worst that could happen?

Little did she know that what was ahead of her would bring out a fierce fighting spirit within her and show her the importance of family, friends and time. She also shares her experience of the French heath system.   Mimosa Matters is an association of people from all over Europe, who have all chosen to base themselves on the French Riviera and who want to give back to the local community which has embraced them.

For more information about the association and its work to fight cancer in the South of France go to mimosamatters.org

Marianne has literally lived and worked across the world from Norway right across to Asia, before settling in the South of France.

Her story involves things we ignore everyday, like niggly little gut feelings and sunscreen. She shares her experiences with the French health system and gives one piece of advice which could save your life. Mimosa Matters is an association of people from all over Europe, who have all chosen to base themselves on the French Riviera and who want to give back to the local community which has embraced them.

For more information about the association and its work to fight cancer in the South of France go to mimosamatters.org

Gillian started a whole new life after divorce with a move to France.

Once she was set up in the system, she answered a simple and fairly standard invitation for a screening test, which brought her in a direction she had never considered. She shares how the whole experience has given her a ‘go for it’ attitude to sieze every moment.  Mimosa Matters is an association of people from all over Europe, who have all chosen to base themselves on the French Riviera and who want to give back to the local community which has embraced them.

For more information about the association and its work to fight cancer in the South of France go to mimosamatters.org

Aidan is a great friend of mine from our radio days back in Ireland and still to this day is a regular visitor to our place in the South of France.

His story, like many people, starts with a niggling little thought which he initially ignored but ended up changing his life in all kinds of ways. He also discovered some surprising, yet very simple, which helped him through the process. Mimosa Matters is an association of people from all over Europe, who have all chosen to base themselves on the French Riviera and who want to give back to the local community which has embraced them.

For more information about the association and its work to fight cancer in the South of France go to mimosamatters.org