My sister passed away in 2008 after a very long fight with cancer. During her struggles she had some very tough times but Willow Foundation offered her a chance to relax, as they provided a weekend away with her husband and dog! It still gives me pleasure to think back about how my sister talked about the opportunities Willow gave her.

This is my 3rd time running the London Marathon for Willow, this time I will be wearing the Willow symbol on my back!  I am pretty sure this will be my last London Marathon.

At Willow we believe in quality of life and quality of time. Willow is the only national charity working with seriously ill young adults aged 16 to 40 to fulfil uplifting and unforgettable Special Days. This year we hope to fulfil 1,400 Special Days – a day to anticipate, to share and to remember when happy memories really do count. Sadly for some, it’s a last chance to fulfil a dream with the people that really matter. Thankfully for many more their Special Day is an important opportunity to put much-needed normality back into living.