Last year, my brother and I lost our dad after a brutal nine-year battle with prostate cancer. He was the strongest, most stubborn, and most loving man we knew. Losing him has left a hole that words don’t really cover - but what he taught us about strength and resilience is something we carry with us every day.

Running a marathon isn’t something that comes easy to me (at all), but that’s exactly why I want to do it. For Dad, for everyone still fighting, and for the families who shouldn’t have to go through the terrible

This isn’t just a race for us - it’s a way to honour Dad and help make a difference for others. I’d be so proud to run for Prostate Cancer UK and carry him with me every mile.