Jacob Allen

Jacob's Marathon Fundraiser

Fundraising for Teenage Cancer Trust
£1,961
raised of £1,000 target
Donations cannot currently be made to this page
Event: ABP Newport Wales Marathon, on 16 April 2023
Teenage Cancer Trust

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RCN 1062559
We provide expert care and support to young people with cancer

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See my story in Wales Online: https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/teenager-taking-incredible-challenge-after-26636345

On the 13th of February 2020, when I was just 15 years old,
I was diagnosed with stage three Hodgkin’s Lymphoma; Soon after my diagnosis I moved
to the Teenage Cancer Trust ward at the Heath Hospital in Cardiff. The staff there
were supportive kind and caring, the rooms were more homely than an average
ward and there were many activities to take my mind off my treatment. Having
chemotherapy is a very stressful time but the TCT unit helped me to get through
it. I finished chemotherapy in August 2020 and was given the all clear. 

My parents, family and friends have been and are continuing
to be a great support through my journey with cancer. However, not everyone is
as fortunate as I was, which makes it even more important that young
people battling cancer are given the support they need. This is not possible
without donations.

Last year I ran the London Landmarks Half Marathon and
raised £2500 for Teenage Cancer Trust, however this year I want to challenge
myself to run further and faster, so I decided to enter the ABP Newport Wales
Marathon.

I want to run this marathon not just to raise money for
Teenage Cancer Trust but also to show that being diagnosed with cancer doesn't
have to stop you from performing great accomplishments in your life.

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About the charity

Teenage Cancer Trust

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RCN 1062559
We are dedicated to improving the quality of life and chances of survival for young cancer patients aged 13-24. We fund and build specialist units in NHS hospitals and provide dedicated staff, bringing young people together so they can be treated by teenage cancer experts in the best place for them.

Donation summary

Total raised
£1,960.30
+ £351.25 Gift Aid
Online donations
£1,960.30
Offline donations
£0.00

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