<p>Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page.</p> <p>On 29th April 2012, I will be running the Milton Keynes Marathon to raise funds for UCARE (Oxford). UCARE (Urology Cancer Research and Education) is a charity committed to funding new ways to fight urological cancers, such as cancer of the prostate, kidney, bladder and testis, which together represent nearly 20% of all cancers diagnosed in the UK each year. It was founded by a group of doctors and nurses based in Oxford, the people who supported me through my own treatment and operation.</p> <p>I was diagnosed with bladder cancer in 1996, aged 32. My daughter was 2 at the time, and my wife was pregnant with my son. We were a young family, and it was devastating news. However, in 1999 I underwent a life-saving operation at the Churchill Hospital in Oxford to remove my bladder. I received amazing treatment and care from Mr David Cranston and all of the staff there.</p> <p>I have always wanted to do something to express my gratitude. I hope you will feel able to help me in my challenge of running a marathon to raise as much funding as possible for UCARE.&nbsp;</p> <p>Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving &ndash; they&rsquo;ll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they&rsquo;ll send your money directly to the charity and make sure Gift Aid is reclaimed on every eligible donation by a UK taxpayer. So it&rsquo;s the most efficient way to donate - I raise more, whilst saving time and cutting costs for the charity.</p> <p>I would really appreciate it if you could take the time to donate whatever you can, and I will let you know how it goes on the 29th!</p>