This is a thread in remembrance of Leslie, who IRL was called Christine and who sadly died, peacefully, in her sleep, in the morning of 6th April. It’s a place for everyone to share their thoughts, memories and feelings about a lovely, inspirational woman who gave unstinting support to those with cancer. Most of us will know Leslie from the Cancer Support threads (latest one here) she led for years, offering many handholds, much reassurance and unending support, especially when newbies joined. Leslie was always kind, always gentle, always encouraging, pulling together random, disparate strangers into a loving, supportive network.
Leslie asked me to let everyone on MN know when she died. I am under instruction “not to write anything gushy or naff or say I "lost my battle"!” So no talk of soldiers, battles won, lost, fought etc. Let’s celebrate her life, short though it was, be glad that we knew her and grab laughs and loves when and where we can.
Leslie was:
• Only 28, diagnosed at 21 with (a genetic) colon cancer.
• A lifelong veggie with a HUGE love of cheese. Cake was pretty important too. Oh, and pizza. And ice cream.
• Blessed with a loving family; mum, dad and sister, plus a large network of relatives and friends. Plus 2 flippin’ big bunnies called Marigold and Juniper.
• A hooker – otherwise known as a knitter of blankets, hugs, scarves etc. She not only contributed to the lovely Woolly Hugs group here on MN but also recommended ladies with cancer for their very own Woolly Hug.
• A glitzy, glam shoe aficionado who saved her best pairs for the chemo ward
• For those curious about her user name, Leslie Knope is a fictional character and the main protagonist of the NBC sitcom Parks and Recreation.
I asked Christine about how we might remember her. She had no suggestions other than perhaps donating to Woolly Hugs if people want to. I am happy to coordinate this.
Christine, you were a true friend to me, bringing me into the cancer support group and being my cheerleader as well as everyone else’s. You are much loved and will be so very missed. Rest in peace xx
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TwitterQueen1 · 07/04/2019 17:20
TQ and all the Lacies- so sorry to hear you've lost Christine or, as one Lacie so aptly described her, the infintely awesome Leslie
I would love to make a donation in her name, TQ.
for Christine (not surprised she had such a pretty name) and her much loved parents and sister.
I will miss her so much. When I first came on these threads, thinking I might have cancer, she was so calming, reassuring. Before I had surgery, I was terrified, but she gave me some really good advice and told me about her experiences and I thought of her words as I went under, and she was right! It was just like the best nap ever 
She's made the awful experience of having cancer a bit less awful with her kindness and humour.
How the hell she remembered everyone's names, stories, appointments, or anything we ever mentioned in passing on here, I'll never know! She was just bloody awesome I guess.
Peace and love Christine 
What a sad loss. Christine Leslie was also a regular poster on the ninja/barn threads. Always a kind and thoughtful person, with a wisdom that belied her years. She was very much loved and will be missed.
Sending love and strength to her family. 
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I am so sorry to read this; she was absolutely amazing. Her support, words of wisdom and ability to make a perfectly timed joke will be so missed by many.
She provided me, like so many others too, with such perfectly aimed support when I needed it.
Thoughts are with your friends and family you special woman, rest in peace.
Christine was an amazing woman who i loved talking to. She was wise beyond her years. She will be missed
RIP Christine. Thank you for all of your contributions to this MN community.
Thinking of Christine's family and friends, both IRL and here on the cancer support threads.
Oh lovely Leslie, what a special special lady. Full of such warmth and generosity and humour (I’m sorry for being gushy!).
Thinking of you lacies who have lost a close and treasured friend. You have been through thick and thin together and must all be truly devastated. I will never forget Leslie
Thoughts are with her parents and sister. Those words sound so trite. I hope they know how much love there is for Leslie / Christine here (I remember when she was Ruby too).
TQ thank you for taking on this role and please let us all know if there is a collection for Leslie. I’m so sorry for the loss of your lovely friend.
What sad news; I read (but didn't contribute to) the threads when awaiting an op a couple of years ago and she was just so lovely, such a calm demeanour. She will be missed.
So sorry to hear this and sending love to her family. She always spoke of how well her family took care of her.
Such a lovely person, always a kind word to help others. I hope she is with bunnies and lots of cake now sounds like our house 
I have been dreading this news, but thank you so much for passing this on TQ and for those lovely words about the wonderful Leslie.
As others have said, she has touched so many lives through her thoughtful, selfless, humourous and insightful posts, with a wisdom well beyond her years.
RIP and thank you Leslie/Christine and much love to your parents and sister
I dipped into the Lacie threads as a lurker whilst I was having a scare.
There are some amazing posters there. And it is a great sadness to hear that Leslie has died, and so young
TQ as you seem to be in touch with the family, will you please tell them how she was wise beyond her years and made a difference to so many of us - possibly more than she ever quite knew. My condolences to them, and much love to all the Lacies
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