As some of you know, I lost my husband John to cancer in September. He was my best friend, my partner in crime, and the love of my life. Life without him is tough.

I would like to do something to thank all those people, in the various cancer teams, who supported us both with so many acts of kindness - care of John of course, but emotional support and advice to us both, our children and grand children - finding ways to tell them what was happening to Papa in age appropriate terms - so very, very kind.

I will be walking with Fiona - who lost her wonderful husband, Gordon, to cancer in June. We have supported each other through those last difficult months of "our boys'" lives, and continue to do so. The four of us had such lovely times together whilst the boys were still able to get out and about.

So now it is down to Fiona & me to do the boys proud - even if we have to crawl over the finish line... I do hope someone will be waiting with a large glass of something cold - we might deserve it, and the boys would approve!

If you are able to donate - thank you from us both.