I am running 4 miles every 4 hours for 48 hours to raise funds for cancer research and to help prevent this disease from affecting more people I care about.

In 2007 I lost my Grandma to Cancer and although only young at the time, not really understanding death as a concept and its impact, My mum and brother were devastated. 3 years later in 2010, my mum then lost her best friend to Cancer at a young age, sadly leaving behind her 2 children.

More recently, Cancer has taken away a lovely, kind and caring woman in Trudy Lakin. I am specifically doing this challenge in remembrance of her, in support of my close friend Isaac, Verity and Jim during this difficult time.

Research is vital in not only making patients and family feel more comfortable, but also for the prevention of mums, dads, brothers, sisters, family and friends alike.

Hope Against Cancer’s focus is to beat cancer rather than manage the consequences, prioritising research for early detection, treatment and prevention of cancer.

I'm aware current times are hard and finances can be tight but any donations would be greatly appreciated.