Fifteen years ago this month, we lost our wonderful Dad, David, to pancreatic cancer.

He was diagnosed in January 2011 and just weeks later, on 11th February 2011, he died at the age of 67.

Pancreatic cancer is called the “silent killer” because it is so rarely caught early. More than10,000 people are diagnosed every year in the UK — and around 10,000 people lose their lives to it. That’s an average of 28 people every single day.

Anyone who knew Dad will remember how much he loved the good things in life. He gave the best hugs. I miss him a lot.

So this February, in memory of him and in support of Pancreatic Cancer UK, I set myself a challenge - 10,000 metres (10km) on the rowing machine every single day for the 28 days of February.

10,000 metres for the 10,000 people diagnosed each year.

28 days for the 28 lives lost every day.

That’s 280,000 metres in total — with no rest days.

It’s around 40-50 minutes of rowing every single day (depending on how tired I am!!), and there have been days I really don’t feel like getting on the erg at all, I'm exhausted to be honest!!! Thankfully, I've had amazing support at home ❤️

If you can donate, I would be so grateful. Every pound raised will help Pancreatic Cancer UK fund vital research, improve early diagnosis and support families facing this devastating disease.

And if you can’t donate, sharing this page would mean just as much.

Thank you so much for your support ❤️

Kate xxx

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We are Pancreatic Cancer UK.

We go above and beyond for everyone affected by this disease. Right now, half of people with pancreatic cancer die within three months of diagnosis. Families are left with only hope to hold onto. They need more. So, we do more.

We bring more breakthroughs through research, more change through campaigning, and more support through our expert nurses. We make more noise because people have gone unheard. We are relentless because the disease is ruthless. We care more because people feel forgotten.