I'm running the Dublin Marathon on the 27th October, 2024 in honour of two incredible people: Fran Perez and Tony Mackie.

Fran, my Spanish brother, always had a smile on his face. Fran was always upbeat, constantly joking and laughing, and truly cherished every joy life had to offer. Fran always supported me like an older brother, providing unwavering encouragement. He had a passion for sports. I know that Fran will be with me every step of the marathon.

Tony Mackie, my brother-in-law’s Dad, was a man of great character and strength. I had the pleasure of getting to know and spend time with Tony while living in Australia. Tony had a love for sports and always had a fun/interesting story to tell about his New Zealand teams. Tony also generously shared his New Zealand/Maori culture with me, telling me the best places to visit and what to see and do while traveling there.

Running this marathon in memory of both Tony and Fran means the world to me. I know that both men will help, encourage and motivate me to achieve my goal. Tony's remarkable character and love for his culture, and Fran's support and zest for life, have both left a lasting impact on me.

As I run, I carry them with me, honouring their memories and celebrating the incredible legacies they have left behind.

Brain tumours kill more children and adults under the age of 40 than any other cancer… yet just 1% of the UK national spend on cancer research has been allocated to this devastating disease!

I am fundraising for Brain Tumour Research as they are the only UK national charity dedicated to funding long-term, sustainable research. Please help me fund the fight. Together we will find a cure.