Rachel Denison

Running in honour of Ronnie James

Fundraising for Cancer Research UK
£3,126
raised of £3,000 target
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Event: London Marathon 2017, on 23 April 2017
In memory of Ronnie James my wonderful Dad and best friend
Cancer Research UK

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We pioneer life-saving cancer research to help us beat cancer

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Dear friends and family

This fundraising page was supposed to be a run-of-the-mill donation page but following a tragic change of circumstance I am now fundraising in honour and memory of my adored Dad, Ronnie James. Proud Welshman, rugby legend and absolute gentleman.

On a bit of whim (standard behaviour for me) last October I committed to train for the April 2017 London Marathon and was lucky to secure a place with the Cancer Research UK team, despite serious doubts about my ability to complete 26.2 miles. I chose Cancer Research UK as my chosen charity as a tribute to my lovely late friend Julie Barron-Hoult who passed away in 2011.

The gruelling training schedule was well underway when my wonderful Dad died suddenly on 9th March. Heartbroken and devastated I couldn't see how I could continue with this marathon nonsense and thought that withdrawing was my only option under the circumstances. I didn't feel I would have the heart to carry on, but being the daughter of Ronnie James I knew deep down that throwing in the towel wasn't really an option. At his bedside I had just watched my Dad fight for his life courageously for over 3 days. Compared to his outstanding bravery, running for a few hours is the least I can do in his honour. I know he will be with me every step of the way. 

Dad I will make you proud. You will always be my hero. I love you and miss you desperately.

Rachel x

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Cancer Research UK

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We‘re the world‘s leading cancer charity dedicated to saving and improving lives through research. We fund research into the prevention, detection and treatment of more than 200 types of cancer through the work of over 4,000 scientists, doctors and nurses.

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Total raised
£3,126.00
+ £293.75 Gift Aid
Online donations
£1,250.00
Offline donations
£1,876.00

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