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***7th Nov New York Marathon update - well, we made it...James completed in 5 Hrs 25 mins and Patrick completed in 4 Hrs 9 mins. Absolutely brilliant experience for both of us...we are back in training and plan to run many more in 2011...thanks everyone for your amazing support.***

***25th Oct Dublin Marathon update - James completed in 4 Hrs 34 mins and Patrick completed in 3 Hrs 43 mins. They are resting for the next 10 days before travelling to New York for part deux....***

Two brave runners, Patrick McAliskey from Lurgan and James Montgomery from Bangor, will be taking on an incredible challenge this autumn by running two marathons within the space of two weeks across two continents, all in aid of national charity Bowel Cancer UK. 

 

 

Patrick and James, who work together for Novosco, will first take part in the Dublin Marathon on 25th October - somewhat closer to home than their next challenge! Less than two weeks later on 7th November, they will participate in the ING New York City Marathon.

 

 

 

Patrick completed his first ever marathon in Belfast in May this year and raised over £4,600 for Bowel Cancer UK. His motivation stems from seeing a close friend and colleague being treated for bowel cancer over the past year. 

 

 

 

Patrick says; "Rosi Kirker was diagnosed with bowel cancer in July 2009, and following extensive surgery and chemotherapy she continues to fight the disease. Throughout her illness, Rosi has been tirelessly fundraising for Bowel Cancer UK so that people can become more educated and aware of this disease, because if detected early, it is highly treatable."

 

 

 

"To date, family, friends and colleagues have helped raise thousands of pounds and this money will be used to raise awareness in Northern Ireland and to provide those living with the disease the support that they need. I am delighted to be able to do my bit to help Rosi, and the charity, by taking part in these marathons." 

 

 

 

In Northern Ireland, over 1,100 men and women are diagnosed with bowel cancer each year and it is the second most common cancer among women and the third most common among men.

 

A bowel cancer screening programme for Northern Ireland was introduced this year and the roll out is due to be completed by March 2011. The programme aims to detect signs of bowel cancer at a very early stage when there is a good chance that treatment will be successful.

 

 

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