Honouring Jonny's Spirit: Running the Warsaw Marathon 

In loving memory of my dear brother Jonathan Preston, who passed away in November 2021 at the age of 51 after a courageous 20-year battle with cancer and its related challenges.

Despite the adversity he faced, Jonny's zest for life and all it offered was huge. His love of travel and physical pursuits was limited by his illness, but he embraced life fully, never allowing his diagnosis or disabilities to define him

.I'm embarking on a journey to run the Warsaw Marathon, a tribute to Jonny who spent most of his adult life living and working in Warsaw, a city he really did feel had become his home. When I visit Warsaw, I fee close to him and find comfort knowing he loved life there, there despite the sizeable challenges he faced.

As a pretty lazy 55-year-old who's taken good health for granted, I’ve now come to appreciate my own health and aging as a privilege but I’m not a fan of exercise and definitely not race fit, far from it

I’m now very anxious about the daunting task that lies ahead in the marathon, but when I think of Jonny's resilience—how he navigated life's challenges without complaint—it makes me determined to do it.

I'm raising funds for the remarkable Teesside Hospice, an organisation that provides invaluable support to individuals and families dealing with terminal illnesses. Jonny's generous spirit touched many lives, including many fellow cancer sufferers and I hope he would approve of my endeavor to support others in his name.

On the day of the marathon, I'll be joined by Jessica Williams, whose amazing support will mean a great deal as we navigate the emotional 26 miles together.

Please donate if you can. Your support would mean the world to us and Teesside Hospice, while helping to honor Jonny's memory and ensure that his legacy of compassion and giving lives on. Thank you. 🙏

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