HSP / Chris - The Royal Parks Half for Larry

Chris Sturdy is raising money for Pancreatic Cancer UK
In memory of Larry Brash
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The Big Half 2018 · 4 March 2018 ·

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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Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page.

My plans have had to change somewhat and I am now postponing my running until October because of a foot injury. The money that has been pledged will obviously still be going to PCUK and I thank everyone for helping me hit my fundraising target.

I am doing this race for charity and I am committed to raising a minimum of £350. I hope this will raise awareness for pancreatic cancer research, and the money will go towards finding a treatment for a condition that has proven remarkably stubborn to cure/treat over the years.

By the way, the voice of the Radio 4 appeal last year for
the charity was a person we all know and love... Alison Steadman (Pamelaaaa from Gavin and Stacey, among many other roles).
https://www.pancreaticcancer.org.uk/fundraising-and-events/bbc-radio-4-appeal/

As you are probably aware, I have been running the Anagrammy
Awards competition for a while now. I took over in May 2016 from the outgoing Awardsmaster of some 18 years, Dr. Larry Brash. Very sadly, I learned he passed away on November 23rd last year aged 69 from complications arising from a surgical procedure associated with the pancreatic cancer I didn't even realize he had.

I would like to dedicate my running of this race to Larry.

The good news is I am in the form of my life. I have a
couple of other shorter runs lined up between now and  then and I hope to stay fit and healthy (I have lost nearly a stone since May!) so I can make a serious challenge on my long term goal of breaking 2 hours for the first time at my 8th attempt!

The race finishes in Greenwich, having just passed through
Lewisham and I am hoping to meet up with my lovely cousins who live in those necks of the woods. Friends and family available on the day to help make it a memorable occasion, please save the date and come along.

Lovenhugs Chris (aka HSP)

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£629.80
+ £132.79 Gift Aid
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