Zaneeta Dhesi

TCS London Marathon 2022

Fundraising for Bowel Cancer UK
£14,642
raised of £10,000 target
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Event: London Marathon 2022, on 2 October 2022
TCS London Marathon 2022
Campaign by Bowel Cancer UK (RCN 1071038)
Tomorrow can't wait. Join our team and help us stop people dying of bowel cancer today. Join Team Bowel Cancer UK for the TCS London Marathon 2022.

Story

This is my first marathon and I am running it for Bowel Cancer UK in memory of Sevda Hassan. 

Bowel Cancer UK have a campaign - Never Too Young, highlighting the number of younger people diagnosed with bowel cancer every year. 

My dear friend Sevda, was diagnosed with Stage 4 bowel cancer last year, she died in February of this year - she was just 38 years old.  She was an outstanding renal consultant at the Royal London Hospital who spent her working life always going the extra mile for her patients; she was dedicated to her field of renal transplantation. Outside of work she was an amazing, fun and loving person who cared deeply for her family and friends. 

I have previously thought about running a marathon but haven’t had the courage to apply; Sevda has given me this courage. She never shied away from a challenge, and faced her illness with bravery until the end.  

Research was a key part of Sevda’s successful career. Bowel Cancer UK supports, campaigns, educates and funds research. I hope that we can raise as much money as possible to help fund research and prevent such devastating loss. 

Sevda, I admire your strength and determination. I miss you very much. This is for you.  

https://sevdahassan.muchloved.com

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About the campaign

Tomorrow can't wait. Join our team and help us stop people dying of bowel cancer today. Join Team Bowel Cancer UK for the TCS London Marathon 2022.

About the charity

Bowel Cancer UK

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RCN 1071038
We’re the UK’s leading bowel cancer charity. We’re determined to save lives and improve the quality of life of everyone affected by bowel cancer. Our vision is a future where nobody dies of the disease.

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Total raised
£14,641.23
+ £2,749.75 Gift Aid
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£14,641.23
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