5 years ago, my friend Chris Seeley died of a brain tumour. Days before she died, she told her friend Sue that in her next life (if there was one!) she wanted to do a second PhD (on the link between planetary and personal disease), and run a marathon. I decided I would do it for her.

This year, due to Covid, the London Marathon is going to be run virtually, all over the globe, on Sunday 4th October. With the help of friends, I am going to run around Bristol Harbour - somewhere between 8 and 9 long, long loops.

Chris inspired many people during her short life, including me. She had the most powerful and encouraging "Yesssssss" I have ever encountered. I will try to run these 26.2 miles in her memory, in solidarity with all that she held dear. She was damn good company, so I'm sincerely hoping that she is going to be with me in spirit.

Both Chris and I enjoyed the invaluable support of Penny Brohn UK (I was diagnosed with breast cancer just months after her death). The people and services offered by Penny Brohn are a lifeline to many people who are living with curable and incurable cancers. It offers practical, emotional, social and spiritual support, to improve quality of life and  to manage the fear and uncertainty that a cancer diagnosis often brings. 

All Penny Brohn's services are offered free. To do this, they need money - please support my (and Chris's) run and offer what you can.