I am running the London Marathon because...

Cancer and its horrific impact was laid on my doorstep just over a year ago when one of my best friends, Ross, was sadly diagnosed with advanced pancreatic cancer. Ross is incredibly young (35) to receive this diagnosis, but his continued ability to fight back is truly inspiring. I feel incredibly motivated to raise money that will help others effected by this specific cancer, and of course, other forms of this awful disease.

Why World Cancer Research Fund?

Every day around 1,100 people will hear the words ‘you have cancer’. Over 420 of these cases could have been prevented, that’s a staggering 155,000 people every year. World Cancer Research Fund, are passionate about reducing this number.

As part of an international network of charities, they’ve been funding life-saving research, influencing global health policy and informing the public since 1982.

While society continues to search for a cure, their prevention and survival work helps people to live longer, healthier, and happier lives – free from the devastating effects of cancer. The money I'm raising plays a huge part in keeping this going.