As a novice runner I was fortunate to gain a charity place in last years London marathon.  Having completed the marathon, I'm sure I am not the first to say never again! However, as part of our ongoing fundraising, I was approached by Target Ovarian Cancer to run for them in this years London Marathon on the 28th April, how could I refuse!  

So I embark on this crazy training regime again through the winter days and nights subjecting everyone that will listen to my running aches and pains. For all the right reasons but all the wrong reasons too.

On the 27th March 2017, our eldest daughter Sabrina lost her thirteen month battle with small cell ovarian cancer, an extremely rare form of ovarian cancer, at the age of 20.

Both Karen and I as parents and our youngest daughter, Stacie, cannot explain the void her absence has left.

Sabrina started a Biochemistry degree at the University of York in September 2015 and she was very active in the university's swimming club.  Sadly, she was diagnosed with small cell ovarian cancer in December 2015 and has to take a leave of absence from her studies.

After surgery, chemotherapy, and a period of recovery Sabrina's scans showed her to be cancer free. However, shortly after restarting her studies, Sabrina's cancer returned.

Throughout her ordeal, Sabrina remained positive and engaged with her course and her close friends both at home and in York.

Unfortunately we are not unique and many people continue to experience the loss of loved ones.

Whilst the loss of Sabrina is very personal to us, I want to thank our family, friends and Sabrina's friends for their continued support,

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