Why I am running for ACT

My husband is on a heart programme at Addenbrookes due to family heart history. In 2017 whilst undergoing a routine heart check, his consultant noticed something unusual on his CT scan, and with further investigation they discovered he had a tumour in the mediastinal part of his chest close to the heart wall. This was a totally incidental find as he had no symptoms and was fit and well. 3 weeks later he underwent an urgent sternotomy operation and had the tumour removed. The focus and brilliance of both Addenbrookes and Papworth hospital staff saved his life – they are my real-life superheroes.

If this incidental find hadn’t been spotted, my family life could look very different today, and for this, I will always be so very grateful.

Although I have been fortunate to get a Marathon place through the ballot, I am taking this opportunity to raise money for Addenbrookes, as my way of saying thank you for the incredible work they do. The ongoing aftercare my husband receives in the Oncology department is outstanding.

I thank you for any donation you can make, big or small, to help support me on my marathon journey and to help Addenbrookes Charitable Trust continue to support patient care.

Thank you.

Hayley