This year had a tough start for a lovely family, who are close friends of mine. The dreaded ‘C-word’ has entered our lives, and the strength and courage we will need over the coming months and years has never been more important.

I am sure I am not alone when I express how helpless I feel as a friend, and that I want to do something that can have a positive and direct impact on this very special family. If you’re one of the many people who feel likewise, then you’re welcome to join this page and help us make a difference in their lives, however small.

The purpose of this page is to raise funds that will let the Macanaras JUST SMILE, by giving them the opportunity to go and do things that may just lighten the emotional load. This may include passing on the donations to a personally nominated charity.

Following the half-marathon that I did on the 5th of March, the support was over whelming thank you . As a result others were inspired :) Sophie, Ruby, Hannah, Tiffany and I will be throwing our selves in to dirty times at the weekend by taking part in a 10km WOLF RUN. to be completed on 09/04/2017. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YgNBGTziGNM

We hope that these funds can enable them to make some great memories and bring a little happiness into their lives. I also hope that by us all channeling all our physical and mental energy towards them, we will bring them the comfort and confidence that comes from knowing we are all behind them.