In 2009 the charity Joining Against Cancer in Kids (J-A-C-K) was founded following the death of Jack Brown, aged 7. J-A-C-K’s focus was upon a specific childhood cancer, neuroblastoma. Jack had fought the cancer for more than three years both in the U.K. and the U.S.A. Jack went to the U.S.A to participate in medical trials and he could only do this because people raised money.

Inspired by Jack a group of supporters formed; their name ‘Jacks Pack’. The ‘Pack’ formed from a team of Metropolitan Police Officers who began their efforts while Jack was being treated in New York. The group ran, cycled and even pulled an aircraft to raise money for neuroblastoma. The group now comprises of officers and civilian staff from many different police forces, as well as other organisations. The signature event involves the team running a half marathon in New York’s Central Park; dressed in uniform. From small beginnings 19 years ago the team now numbers over 100. Between 2009 and 2026 money raised through J-A-C-K has been used to help children with Neuroblastoma, support families and to fund clinical research into treatments for this cancer.

This will be the third time I have run, jogged, walked, crawled this half marathon!! I try to raise as much as money as possible for Solving Kids Cancer, by holding raffle’s & competitions. But if you’re just happy to donate. It would be much appreciated. I want to hit £5000 this year.

Thanks for reading this. Let’s help to kick cancer where it hurts!!! ❤️💪🏻