This is our good friend Jen, she was diagnosed with Hodgkins Lymphoma in December 2025. Hodgkins Lymphoma is a type of blood cancer that affects the white blood cells that help the body fight infection (lymphocytes). Since January Jenny has been having regular Chemotherapy treatment and will still be receiving treatment even after I run the Edinburgh marathon at the end of May (anyone who has done a 16+ week training plan knows how long it feels, we can only imagine how much harder treatment can be). Jen has been amazing in supporting charity even during her treatment so far and I was part of a head shaving event earlier this year.

I already had a place in the marathon but wanted to extend support for her and for a charity that supports people and their friends and family through diagnosis and treatment. Jen has said about Lymphoma Action – ‘Their resources were so helpful, especially just after my diagnosis when there was a lot of overwhelming information, unknowns & uncertainties. They help people with lymphoma and their families by providing reliable information, and they support doctors and nurses so that they can provide the best care possible to people.’

All support will be so gratefully received, thank you for donating!