Joe Dowdeswell

Joe - London Marathon 2023 in Memory of Lily

Fundraising for Sarcoma UK
£5,520
raised of £2,400 target
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Event: London Marathon 2023, on 23 April 2023
In memory of Lily-Rose Bury-Dowdeswell
Lily-Rose Bury Fund
Campaign by Sarcoma UK (RCN in England and Wales 1139869, Scotland SC044260)
Thank you for supporting the Lily-Rose Bury Group Fund and raising funds in memory of Lily for Sarcoma UK.

Story

Thank you for visiting our page. We will be running the London marathon for Sarcoma UK in memory of my wife Lily.

I met Lily in high school and we started dating at the age of 14. We created so many beautiful memories growing up together, and she had a huge impact on my life. She was an exceptional student and went on to study Physics at the university of Manchester. Lily was then diagnosed with Rhabdomyosarcoma, a very rare cancer, in November 2019. We were all devastated, but Lily showed her resilience by completing her final year at university whilst receiving treatment. Achieving a first class degree and securing a top graduate job in London. We then had a beautiful wedding at her grandparents house in Lymm. Following two years of treatment, Lily passed away in December 2021. Lily is much loved, and deeply missed by all her family and friends.

Any donations in memory of Lily are much appreciated. Hopefully this can help others who are facing a sarcoma diagnosis.

We've chosen to run the London Marathon for Sarcoma UK, a national charity that funds vital research, offers support for anyone affected by sarcoma cancer, and campaigns for better treatments.

Sarcoma is a type of cancer that develops in the bone and soft tissue. It is difficult to diagnose and one of the hardest to treat. By supporting us, we can help change this. Your donation will help researchers find answers, keep the specialist support line open, and raise awareness to improve treatment and standards of care. Your donations will go far in helping the sarcoma community, thank you.

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About the campaign

Thank you for supporting the Lily-Rose Bury Group Fund and raising funds in memory of Lily for Sarcoma UK.

About the charity

Sarcoma UK

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RCN in England and Wales 1139869, Scotland SC044260
We are the only charity in the UK focusing on all types of sarcoma. Our mission is to increase knowledge and awareness of sarcoma through ground-breaking programmes to transform the landscape for everyone affected by sarcoma. Charity reg no. (1139869) Company limited by guarantee (7487432).

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