In March we lost my uncle, Alan, after a short illness. At Christmas my father, John, Alan’s older brother also received news of a return of a historic cancer. My father is currently undergoing treatment and making good progress.

Their mother, Catherine (Kay), died of breast cancer 20 years ago.

Unfortunately this story is not uncommon.

I am aiming to raise money by taking part in the Leamington Spa Half Marathon on 23rd June 2024. In running I hope to support two incredibly important charities, Cancer Research UK, and one lesser-known Warwickshire-based charity: The Myton Hospices. Further information is available on these charities below.

If you can donate, no matter how small, both these charities and I will be very grateful. Of course, please select the charity of your choice, but my aim is to split my fundraising 50:50 between two important charities

Myton Hospice

The Myton Hospices are leaders in compassionate end of life care; their three hospices in Warwickshire focus on enhancing life when cure is no longer an option; supporting people living with a terminal illness, and their families, from the point of diagnosis to end of life.

https://www.mytonhospice.org

Cancer Research UK

Over the last 40 years, cancer survival in the UK has doubled. In the 1970s just 1 in 4 people survived their disease for 10 years or more. Today 2 in 4 survive and Cancer Research UK’s ambition is to accelerate progress and see 3 in 4 patients surviving the disease by 2034.

Their pioneering work into how to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer has benefitted millions of lives over the past 120 years.

https://www.cancerresearchuk.org