I'm running the Brighton Marathon to help raise funds for Cancer Research UK.  Knowing I'm raising money for a good cause motivates me on cold mornings as I work my way through 495 miles of training runs - and that's before I get to the marathon's start line!

Cancer is a disease which has cropped up in my immediate and extended family.  When Mum was diagnosed, Cancer Research UK was an important source of information for us at a time when we all learned more about medicine than we ever wanted to.  Thankfully we're six years and counting since her diagnosis.

Cancer Research UK also funded the labs where I did my research; without them I wouldn't be where I am today.  Raising funds through the marathon is just one way in which I hope to repay CR UK.

Finally, Cancer Research UK is an important army in the battle against this disease which affects 1 in 3 people.  My motto is "Life is too short" and for many people cancer is the reason why life is too short.  Please help support their life supporting and life saving work.