Megan and Dylan Joseph are going to run the London marathon in memory of their father who passed away of a brain tumour 6 months ago

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From Dylan:

Derek, my dad, passed away in June after a year of battling brain cancer. He was one of the strongest people I knew and continued to show an inspirational level of resilience to a terminal diagnosis until the very end. One of the best examples I can give you of this strength was on the 29 March 2023. It was 7am in Dartmoor and I was about to set off on the final '30 mile' commando test that would earn me my green beret. The weather was cold and wet, and no one was around except for my troop. Then, at the corner of the start line I see a figure in a distinctive black coat and cap combo, now with walking stick in hand, and a familiar smile that I had seen at every sport event I have taken part in since I can remember. As we pushed forward to start he snapped a photo and cheered me on just as he had done countless times before. That was the last time dad was able to do what he always did best-give support to those he loved-and will remain one of my best memories of him.

From Megan:

I am going to run the London marathon alongside my younger brother Dylan joseph in memory of my father who passed away 6 months ago after a long and cruel battle with a brain tumour. He died at the age of 62 of a glio-blastoma, barely 12 months after diagnosis.

He was a marathon runner himself, having run 5 marathons, including the London marathon twice. He was a prolific fundraiser and even after his diagnosis last year he was determined to complete the ride London 100 miles for which he had raised over £7000 for pancreatic cancer UK in memory of one of his best friends. He completed this, despite suffering physical disabilities, on a static bike in the garden at home.

The opportunity to run in his memory would be so very special to do with my brother as it was one of our hobbies we loved to share together with my dad, going to competitions and for local runs at home.

He has been an inspiration and incredibly motivating for all of my family and his friends to face challenges head on and never give up hope. This is how I have managed to keep going every day since, as I know he would have given his all to be able to have shared one more run, bike ride, coffee and so many other things with his family and friends.