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MY Grandad was one of the best men I know. He was loyal, strong minded, stubborn and encouraging. We lost him 3 years ago after battling stomach cancer. His last few weeks were awful to see, especially the deterioration. Something I'd wish to never see again for both myself and everyone else. He died the same man as I knew, just weaker. His last 3 days were spent in the Wheatfield's hospice. The first time I visited I just wanted to see my Grandad. It is only now, when I can appreciate the environment it offers. At his time of need, our time of grief it was a homely environment that lost any clinical feeling. It was nothing like the hospital and the staff were friendly and inviting. Just what any visitor or patient needs. 

I see money being raised for cancer charities all the time. I'm happy for that, but it saddens me that few people think about donating to help the now. Grandad would have left us in a hospital, he wouldn't have been comfortable and the memories wouldn't have been great. I remember him encouraging me throughout my life, pushing myself and was always there to have a moan with. For this reason, pushing myself through 26.2 miles only seems appropriate. It's out of my comfort zone, and something he'd be happy to see me complete. Please help me reach my target to help another family at such a hard time!!