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Ben Smith is raising money for Cancer Research UK

London Landmarks Half Marathon 2026 · 12 April 2026 · Start fundraising for this event

London Landmarks Half Marathon 2026
Campaign by Cancer Research UK (RCN 1089464 (England & Wales), SC041666, 1103, 247)
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Story

In April 2026, I will be taking on the challenge of running the London Landmarks Half Marathon for a very special cause.

In December 2021, I lost my mum to cancer – a heartbreak I will carry with me forever. Watching someone you love go through the pain, the treatments, the ups and downs, and the final goodbye is something no one should ever have to endure. Cancer doesn’t just take lives – it changes families, it leaves holes that nothing can fill.

I’m raising money in her memory – to honour her strength, her kindness, her incredible spirit – and to help others facing the same cruel disease. Every penny raised will go towards funding research, support, and hope for those still fighting.

My Mum was always thinking of others – this is my way of continuing that legacy. If you’re able to donate, no matter how small, thank you. If you can’t, sharing this page means just as much.

Let’s fight back against cancer – for my Mum, and for everyone we’ve loved and lost.

Thank you.

Donation summary

Total
£1,950.72
+ £331.25 Gift Aid
Online
£1,950.72
Offline
£0.00

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