Nicola is running the London Marathon 2021!

Nicola Hanks is raising money for Pancreatic Cancer UK
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Whatever It Takes - Fingers Crossed for the Marathon · 9 May 2019

It’s unacceptable that more than half of people diagnosed with the deadliest common cancer die within three months. That’s why they need and deserve more. More research, more funding, more breakthroughs. More than hope. Together we’ll make that possible.

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Hi everyone. 

Well what a year it’s been!!  Because of Coronavirus the London Marathon couldn’t go ahead in the normal way last year but I am thrilled to announce that I completed the Virtual London Marathon on the 4th October 2020 which was still a huge achievement for me and was still able to defer my marathon place to this year. 

That being said I have secured a place in The London Marathon 2021 & hope this will still go ahead. 🤞🏼 It is something I have always wanted to do. It will be another huge achievement for me personally & I would love nothing more than to give something back, so hopefully one day we will find a cure for this horrid disease. I need to raise £2,500.00. Can you help me achieve this? 

I am raising money for Pancreatic Cancer UK because it is charity very close to my heart.....and here’s why!! 

In Sept 2003 my Mum was diagnosed with a rare & aggressive type of Pancreatic Cancer. She was only given a 2% chance of survival but then the doctor said there is some “good news”....you’re operable!! However, if you survive the operation it might only give you an extra 5 years tops. 

She took her chances & underwent a 10 hour operation having a procedure called Whipple's. There were some very hard times / challenging times / dark times but after extensive Chemotherapy & Radiotherapy treatments I’m pleased to shout out that in September this year she will have been CLEAR for 18 years! SHE’S A WALKING MIRACLE & we are so thankful to still have her around today. . 

My Auntie Sue (Mums Sister) was not so fortunate. She was diagnosed with Pancreatic Cancer in 2009. She was not operable & was dead within 8 weeks. It was devastating.

PLEASE DIG DEEP AND DONATE ANYTHING YOU CAN. EVERY PENNY COUNTS & I WOULD BE TRULY GRATEFUL. 

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR SUPPORT! IT MEANS A LOT XXXX

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