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I'm raising money in memory of my beautiful son, Lukas. On 27th March 2913, After only a few days of mild symptoms, Doctors at Bolton Hospital diagnosed Lukas with a brain tumour. We were transferred to Manchester where the tumour was confirmed as medulloblastoma - an aggressive malignant cancer. 

Lukas faced surgery, chemotherapy and radiotherapy over a gruelling summer for him. But he faced it with strength, courage, smiles and spirit.

Throughout his time in hospital, we were lucky to have Ronald McDonald House as a place to stay, a home away from home. With a 10 week old baby - Lukas' beautiful sister, Violet - it meant we could all be as a family and provided a sanctuary for our wider family to visit. It was a place that Lukas loved with playrooms bursting with toys where his friends could visit him and play.... usually with the trains!!

Lukas lost his brave fight on the 12th October 2013. The money that has already been raised for the house has allowed us to sponsor a room at the house. A room called "The Railway" has a plaque  outside saying "Lukas Proud - an inspiration to us all."  The more we raise, the longer it stays.

I've already completed a half marathon. Around 30 members of "Team Lukas" will run 10k on the 20th July. I'll then take on the Cologne Marathon on September 14th. 

A marathon will be tough and need strength - I'll be fine because Lukas' taught me what strength means.

Most people never meet their hero - my little man is mine and now he's inspiring me through this challenge. Please sponsor me if you can.

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