After running the half marathon in October for Chordoma UK, I've decided to participate in the full London Marathon on 22nd April to further support this charity that's so close to my heart.

I was inspired to run for Chordoma UK after my boyfriend’s mum, Sue, was diagnosed with the rare primary bone cancer in 2008. This relentless cancer develops at the base of the skull or along the back bone and affects around 1 in 800,000 people. 

At the time of Sue's diagnosis there was little information about the disease, resulting in Sue and her family struggling to get the support they needed. This inspired Sue, and her husband Gerry, to set up the charity in 2013 to raise money for high impact medical research to continue, with the aim of finding a cure and effective treatment for this disease. 

Sue sadly lost her life in January 2018 after 10 years of fighting unbelievably hard. She is a true inspiration to us all, never letting her illness define her through strength, determination and her positive outlook on life. 

I feel privileged to be running the marathon not only for Sue, but for all Chordoma sufferers. With your help I hope to raise more money for this cause, and any donation would be greatly appreciated.

If you would like more information about Chordoma UK, please visit the website: www.chordoma-uk.org. Alternatively, send an email to info@chordoma-uk.org.

Thanks so much for your support.

Love, Olivia x