On 1st November, I will be in New York running the New York Marathon. Having completed 9 half marathons and then the London and Stratford Marathon's an I decided to take up the callenge and run through the streets of New York and in doing this, I want to raise as much money as I can for Macmillan Cancer Support!

I was diagnosed with bowel cancer back in 1989 where my chances of survival were very slim. Obviously, I fought the cancer and won the battle and am still here today to talk about it. It was for this reason that I started to run and raise money for charity. To give something back, because I am still here!

Two weeks ago, I was diagnosed with prostrate cancer. I have decided to focus on the Marathon and my son’s wedding and I know with my wife’s support, we can get through this again.

I have chosen to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support because so many people are supported by them every day. Every day in the UK 822 people are diagnosed with cancer.   Two million people are living with the disease. Macmillan Cancer Support provides practical, medical and . Macmillan provides practical, medical, emotional and financial support to people living with cancer, and their families. We are a source of support, helping with all the things that people affected by cancer want and need. It's not only patients who live with cancer, so we also help carers, families and communities. We guide people through the system, supporting them every step of the way. We fund nurses and other specialist health care professionals and build cancer care centres. But we give so much more than medical help.

 

People need practical support at home, so we provide anything from some precious time off for a carer, to a lift to hospital. People need emotional support, so we listen, advise and share information though our CancerLine, website, support groups and trained professionals. People need financial help to cope with the extra costs cancer can bring, so we give benefits advice, and grants for anything from heating bills to travel costs. Together we listen, we learn, we act to help people live with cancer.