Hi – I’m Val Johnson and would like to thank you for visiting my fundraising page.

I am 63 years of age and have always enjoyed sport and keeping fit.  For a good few years (too many) I have told my family over and over again how I would love to run a marathon!!  Well I had to start somewhere so entered and completed the 10K Great Manchester Run on May 17^th, 2009.  I have just completed the New York Marathon on November 1st, 2009 and finished in 6 hours 49 minutes.  Just to finish was my aim but secretly wanted to finish in under 7 hours!  

My chosen charity is Bowel Cancer as I was diagnosed with bowel cancer in May, 2001.  I was fortunate in having an early diagnosis and a successful operation to remove the tumour.   I had a great team of people looking after me at my local hospital and will always be grateful to them for their care and attention.  My message to everyone is not to ignore any symptoms, however simple or irrelevant they may seem, as an early diagnosis could mean saving your life. 

Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: Bowel Cancer UK gets your money faster and, if you’re a UK taxpayer, Justgiving makes sure 25% in Gift Aid, plus a 3% supplement, are added to your donation.

So please sponsor me now! I will be grateful for any donation, however great or small.