Reporter Anna Perho supported Olga Temonen during her cancer treatments.
Anna Perho and Olga Temonen, who fell asleep on Monday, were friends. Anna was also a support and travel companion when Olga underwent cancer treatments in Cologne.
In a text message to Iltalehte, Anna describes Olga in a unique way as both a down-to-earth and uncomplicated type, who at the same time inspired respect.
– The most important thing in Olga’s mind is her enormous willpower and commitment to her own values.
Anna Perho says she is proud that she got to be Olga Temonen’s friend. Timo Korhonen
According to Anna, during a trip to Cologne a few years ago, Olga was still hopeful, after all, the treatments had worked. Anna herself was also impressed by the clinic.
Olga and Anna were walking around autumnal Cologne. They went to eat vegan sushi at Olga’s favorite restaurant. At the time, Olga herself said on Instagram that the plan is to visit the pumpkin market.
– In my opinion, Olga was just the same as before, just a little slower in her speech. He approached his situation stoically: this is how it is now, and we will not give up, Anna recalls.
Anna says that she noticed that Olga was a little more tired than she wanted to admit.
– It was really understandable. Olga had the identity of a capable person and that identity does not disappear just because of illness.
Olga Temonen had brain cancer. Pete Anikari
Olga and Anna met for the last time at the end of summer in Iiti. They sat by the pool and watched the yard land rustle. Anna was sad for Olga when Olga could no longer participate in all that she had created for the joy of others.
– I believe that Olga is already riding somewhere with her hair wildly messed up, beautiful and disease-free. During his too short life, he left a mark on the world that most people don’t. I am proud to have been his friend.