Who's running? A group of colleagues (and friends!) from Catapult Sports who usually run 5km together every week on their lunch break. The team is made up of Alasdair Berry, Alex Lowthorpe, Archie Harrop, Kyle Stobbs, George Sellars, Laura Hodgkiss, Mike Greene, Michael Clarkson, Nenad Smiljanic and Sophie Goves.

Who are we running for? Smiley Smiley Josh Riley Foundation (SSJR). Their mission is to provide free lodge holidays to young adults with cancer to make happy memories with their families when they need them the most.

What will my donations contribute to? During treatment for cancer, it's often not possible to fly overseas for a break and it's difficult for families to fund the opportunity to spend quality time together. That's exactly why SSJR is aiming to build a lodge in the Lake District that is accessible for free to young adults with cancer and their families. Your donations will make this possible!

What's the inspiration? The true inspiration behind this wonderful charity and cause is Josh Riley, a family member of Michael Clarkson. Nicknamed 'Smiley Smiley' by his nurses for being his usual happy, funny and loving self throughout the five years that he battled with cancer. Sadly in 2015, at the age of 27 years old, Josh lost the battle with cancer.

The memories of the fun times with each other now last a lifetime.
Josh loved to spend time with his family and friends, and we made this special with holidays. They made the treatment bearable but most importantly gave us all a break to enjoy each other's company. SSJR want to do the same for all young adults experiencing cancer.

Now what?! Please donate for an incredible cause whilst we train hard on our lunchtime runs to complete the MCR Half Marathon in October!