Yes, it is true, we are actually running the Manchester marathon. Training has not really been what we intended but we are going to put mind over matter and even if we have to crawl our way over the finish line - we will complete it! Because this cause is worth the blood, sweat and tears. And if Martin can fight cancer, we can ruddy well run a marathon! 

Also Berry Bros. & Rudd will very generously match every £1 that we raise - so everything you give is worth twice the value!

So that is our story - last September Jo's husband Martin was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia and has been through aggressive treatment ever since. He has successfully completed two rounds of Chemo, resulting in remission, for now. Chemotherapy can unfortunately can only manage this disease, and a hope of a cure comes in the form of a bone marrow transplant. Martin has been found a successful match through the amazing team at UCLH  and prepared to start the treatment at Christmas. 

Following some delay due to pesky colds he checked back in to UCLH for his transplant on January 25th. Fast forward seven weeks and he is home and recovering well.