My mum, Margaret Callow (nee Hartup) died in 2005 from lung cancer.  Since then I've always wanted to do something that pushed me, but also helped raise some money for charity.  Around that time I also lost my friends Andy Hewitt and Steve Simmons and others to cancer (or related complications) - so this seemed like the perfect charity to support as I attempt to run the marathon for the first time.  The race itself is on April 9th 2017, so please also consider coming down to Brighton to support me on the day.  I've never even run a quarter of this distance before, so it's going to be very tough.  I will need all the support I can get - so thanks you all in advance.