My Story

Overview

To raise money for Pancreatic Cancer UK and support their life-changing research, I will be taking part in three long-distance races:  

• Royal Parks half-marathon (Oct 2023)
• The London Marathon (April 2024)
• The Ultra London 55km (June 2024) 

Donating or sharing this page would mean the world to me, my family, and my dad, who has been a huge inspiration since his diagnosis. You’ll also be funding research for future generations. 

Thank you so much for your support!  

Our story

In May 2022, my dad, Nick, was diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer. As he was presenting only mild symptoms at the time, the news was a devastating shock to family and friends. After the first few months, I personally found running to be an escape that helped me handle this challenging transitional period in my life. 

Since his diagnosis, Dad has undergone months of appointments, scans, and  gruelling chemotherapy. In July 2023, Dad moved into St. John’s Hospice in Moggerhanger, where the Sue Ryder team have been taking excellent care of him. Despite all that he has endured, Dad has kept his brilliant spirit and humour. He has inspired me to keep going during difficult times and has given me a newfound appreciation for my own health and mobility. 

In order to raise money for Pancreatic Cancer UK and support their life-changing research, I will be taking part in three long-distance races over the next year which include the Royal Parks half-marathon (October 2023), the London Marathon (April 2024) and the Ultra London 55km (June 2024). Although these races will be tough, as a family, we’ve seen first-hand that living with pancreatic cancer is a thousand times more difficult than any marathon, and my Dad's bravery and resilience will be my motivation throughout my training over the next year.

As a Clinical Scientist working in cancer genomics, I know how incredibly important charities like PCUK are to provide support to patients and families. By funding the research that will translate into new treatments and better diagnostics, they will continue to improve the management of this devastating disease. The treatment my dad received gave us precious extra months with him and enabled him to meet his fourth grandson in June of this year.

 If you’re able to, we’d greatly appreciate any donations for PCUK. Sharing this fundraising page would also be a massive help and would support us in reaching our goal of £3000. Thank you so much for taking the time to read our story!