My Story

When I was 4, my little sister Rose was diagnosed with infant acute lymphoblastic leukaemia. She was only 5 months old. Over the next two years she fought through endless hospital stays, and rounds of treatment, including times on life support. Although, very young, I saw the impact of this on everyone involved; my parents having to stay at Great Ormond Street Hospital with Rose whilst trying to balance looking after me at the same time. We were lucky - we had wonderful family and friends who willingly stepped in to help in every way they could.

Thankfully, Rose is now a happy and healthy 18 year old, working towards taking her A levels and looking forward to starting University.  However, as a family, we have never forgotten the fear of those years; we remain hugely indebted to research funded by CWCUK and we have never stopped trying to give back to Children with Cancer UK and GOSHCC. So far we have raised over £250,000. Running the Marathon for Children with Cancer UK has always been a dream of mine and I am so excited to finally be doing it!

Not every family who has been affected by childhood cancer is as lucky as mine and I want to be able to give back to Children with Cancer UK to help fund more lifesaving research and support more families like my own. 

I am honoured to be able to run the London Marathon for a charity so close to my own and all my families hearts and would apprecaite any donations and support to be able to raise as much money as possible for such an amazing charity. No donation is too small so please support me in any way you can - no donation is too small! Thank you!!

Tara x