I'm running with my brother for our Dad, Paul.

In 2023 our Dad was diagnosed with terminal stomach cancer. It's been an incredibly tough journey for him and the family.

Despite all the stress from waiting on news, chemo, radio, side effects and everything else that comes with cancer, our Dad has managed to stay positive and never lost his sense of humour. As bad as his jokes may be, this has really helped us to stay strong with him.

One place has had a huge impact in helping our Dad to stay positive, The Leveson Centre in York.

Unlike a hospital, the support centre offers a peaceful, welcoming space where people facing cancer can find comfort, support, and a sense of community. It’s a place our dad visits regularly and he's often said that Wednesday's are the day that he most looks forward to in the week, when he joins others going through cancer for their weekly coffee mornings to put the world to rights. They offer so much to help people manage their mental wellbeing in such a tough time. Including art classes, complementary therapy including massages and reflexology, Pilates and yoga and so much more.

The Leveson Centre is funded by York Against Cancer, and we’ve seen firsthand the impact their work has. That’s why my brother Steven and I are taking on this 10k challenge: to raise money for the people who’ve helped our dad and family so much, and to make sure others can benefit from the same care and support.

This isn't the only reason I'm running to help support an incredible cause. The statistic that 1 in 2 people will get cancer in their lifetime never really hit home until the last few years. On 11th April 2022 we sadly lost my partners Dad to a brain tumour and on 15th June 2022 we also lost her mum's partner;who was a large father figure in her life, to pancreatic cancer. On 17th December 2024 we also lost the bestest boy anyone could have asked for, our beloved dog Archie who lost his battle with a stomach tumour. I'll be running it in memory of them as well as for the close friends who's loved ones have lost their battles and those who are still battling.

If you’re able to donate, no matter how small, it would mean the world to us — and to everyone the Leveson Centre continues to support.

Thank you for helping us give something back.

F**k Cancer!