Our team of 5 runners completed a gruelling 157.2 miles in total, a marathon each, within 24 hours. The team, aged between 28 and 48, included a teaching assistant, IT specialists, a lawyer and a mother of three. Some of us are fitter than others, some had trained more than others (and some had not trained at all!), but for all of us, running a marathon was a big challenge.

Ratified by the training organisation 4Life Ltd, the run, through the village of Hemington near Derby, started at midnight Friday the 17th September and finished around 7.30pm on the 18th September.

We were running to raise money for a cancer-related charity for Sara's partner Roger who has battled against recurring testicular cancer for two years. After having 2 bouts of chemotherapy and a course of radiotherapy Roger is now waiting for the all clear!

CancerBACUP have been very supportive to both Roger and Sara throughout, providing advice and information whenever called upon. Sara was so impressed with cancerBACUP that she is now a member of the steering group for the organisation.

Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor us: cancerBACUP will receive your money faster and, if you are a UK taxpayer, an extra 28% in tax will be added to your gift at no cost to you.

So please make a donation now. Many, many thanks for your support Sarah, Pat, Phil, Gareth, Sara and Roger.