Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page.

Why Cancer Research UK

Seeing the look on my dads face after the cancer specialist told him he only had 3 months to live is something that will never leave me. My poor dad didn't even get that long as he passed away just 3 short weeks later.

Last year the emotions came flooding back when my wife was diagnosed with breast cancer. Thankfully it was caught early through a routine breast screening and a year on, following an operation and follow up treatment she has now been declared "cancer free"

Cancer affects us all, we all know a family member, friend, work colleague or neighbour who has been touched by this terrible disease.

What Am I Doing To Raise Money

Weighing myself on my return from holiday last month I was the heaviest I have ever been and at the age of 55 was now officially obese. Determined to lose weight and get fit I started a healthy eating plan and joined the gym and 5 weeks on I have lost 22lbs and halfway through the couch to 5k running programme.

So whats the craziest thing a 55 year old, obese, unfit man who can't even run 5k do, that's right I am running the Scottish half marathon (21k) being held on 24th September 2017.

Donating

Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving – they’ll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they’ll send your money directly to the charity and make sure Gift Aid is reclaimed on every eligible donation by a UK taxpayer. So it’s the most efficient way to donate - I raise more, whilst saving time and cutting costs for the charity.

So please dig deep and donate now.

Thank you

George