I'm running the TCS 2026 London Marathon as part of #TeamBowelCancerUK.

On New Year’s Eve of 2020, my auntie Helene sadly passed away following a courageous and stubborn fight against her bowel cancer. Then in May 2021, our world was shattered again when my step mum Claire lost her battle to bowel cancer too. The loss our families have experienced is devastating. Helene and Claire were exceptionally strong women and I would like to run the marathon in honour of that strength.

I’ve chosen to support Bowel Cancer UK as they're UK’s leading bowel cancer charity. They’re determined to save lives and improve the quality of life of everyone affected by bowel cancer.

They support and fund targeted research, provide expert information and support to patients and their families, educate the public and professionals about the disease and campaign for early diagnosis and access to best treatment and care.

How your donation could help make a difference:

• £10 could deliver an awareness talk

• £25 could provide an hour’s expert nurse support on our Ask the Nurse service

• £50 could help support policy work to improve bowel screening

By donating today, we can help Bowel Cancer UK achieve their vision of a future where nobody dies of bowel cancer.

Thank you for supporting me

Grace x