This year, I'll put on my training shoes and take on the Purple Wave challenge to support Manchester's life-changing research.

As well as helping research that helps important causes around the world, UoM has an incredible Cancer Research sector dedicated towards prevention, diagnosis and treatment.

Cancer has had a significant impact on my family, as it has on many others. Thanks to ongoing research and remarkable treatments, I was able to be born, and now I find comfort in knowing that my Dad is receiving quality care during his treatment.

Please consider donating anything you have, I promise I'll run fast

Thank you! Isla :)