Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page.

I'm running the Plymouth Half Marathon this year on behalf of Savs (Savo/Mark Gregory), who this year is unable to run it himself as he was very recently diagnosed with Thyroid Cancer.

Please have a read of Mark's story and donate generously! -

"Having previously ran the Plymouth Half Marathon twice in the past three years, I was planning to make 2014 my third run to raise money for some worthy causes though this is no longer possible this year due to currently having my own personal battle with Cancer...

Having previously contracted pneumonia in August, I continued to visit the doctors to complain of chest pains where the pneumonia first started.  After a number of X-Rays and scans, by pure chance, in November a CT scan picked up a lump in my neck.  After even more tests, on December 9 2013 I was diagnosed with having Medullary Thyroid Cancer.  In early January I went through major surgery to remove most of the Cancer as well as my thyroid and lymph nodes and am now waiting for the next stage of treatment.

Though this may come to a shock to some, those who have been aware of this know that I am determined to win my battle!  I am disappointed to not be able to run the half marathon this year for two reasons.  One being the feeling of achievement from crossing that line!  And the other being raising money for worthy causes.

After Christmas, I suggested to a few people that they run the Half Marathon on my behalf, and I've been overwhelmed by the number of people, mainly non runners, who have volunteered!  I have set up this page to be the central team page for 'Team Savo' (Savo is my nickname at home) and the team will be raising money for my chosen charities 'Reubens Retreat' & 'Macmillan Cancer Support(The Mustard Tree, Plymouth)'.  Due to the way Just Giving is set up, we are unable to raise for two charities at the same time so I feel it is fair that people have the choice who they feel they wish to support, or split your donation between the two charities.