On the 24th of May 2026, I sadly lost my Grandad, Melvyn James Tearne, to Acute Myeloid Leukaemia (AML), a fast-growing cancer of the blood and bone marrow.

Watching him battle this illness was incredibly difficult for our family, and his loss has left a huge gap in all of our lives. He was a much-loved dad, grandad, father in law, brother, uncle and friend, and he is deeply missed every day.

To honour his memory, I will be taking on the Great North Run 2026. Running 13.1 miles in aid of Blood Cancer Uk to help raise money for this charity so that one day a cure for this terrible disease can be found.

Any donation, no matter how big or small, would mean a great deal to me and my family. Thank you for your support and for helping to make a difference in memory of my Grandad.