Nearly three years ago, we lost my dad after a long and exhausting six-year battle with prostate cancer.

Six years of hospital appointments. Six years of treatments. Six years of hope, setbacks, strength, and courage. Watching someone you love slowly be worn down by this disease is something that never leaves you. Prostate cancer didn’t just affect my dad — it affected all of us who loved him.

He fought with everything he had. Even on the hardest days, when the treatments took their toll and the future felt uncertain, he kept going. He showed more bravery than I ever thought possible. And when we lost him, it left a space in our lives that can never be filled.

I’m running the Edinburgh Half Marathon in his memory — and this year, the run takes place on 24th May, which would have been his birthday.

Instead of celebrating with him, I’ll be running 13.1 miles thinking about him every single step of the way. It feels like the most meaningful way I can honour him — turning a day that is always hard into something positive, something that might help other families.

There will be moments during the race when my legs ache, when my lungs burn, and when I question whether I can keep going. But then I’ll think about my dad and the fight he faced every single day for six years — and I’ll keep moving forward. Because this run is nothing compared to what he endured.

I’m aiming to raise £200 for Prostate Scotland — a charity that works tirelessly to raise awareness, fund research, and support men and families affected by this disease. Every pound raised helps bring hope, fund vital work, and make sure other families might not have to experience the same heartbreak we did.

If you’re able to donate, no matter how small the amount, it would mean so much to me and my family. And if you can’t donate, please consider sharing this page.

I’m running for my dad.

On his birthday.

For the strength he showed.

For the fight he gave.

And for every family still going through this.

Thank you so much for your support 💙