Kia ora everyone,

In 2026, I’ll be running the London Landmarks Half Marathon — something I never imagined myself doing, especially on the other side of the world.

I’ve always been more of a sprinter or team sports person — the kind of runner who only notices the distance after the whistle blows. Long-distance running? Not really my thing. But something about this event, in this city, for this cause… it pulled at my heart in a way I couldn’t ignore.

Cancer is a disease that has shaped so many of our lives. Last year, we lost someone very dear to us — quickly, and far too soon — to melanoma. Personally, the impact of cancer has echoed across generations. One loss, many years ago, changed the shape of things in quiet but lasting ways. It reminds me that cancer doesn’t just affect individuals — it ripples outward, touching families, memories, and futures.

So I’m running. For the people I love. For the people I’ve lost. And for the hope that someday, fewer lives will be rewritten by this disease.

💛 Sponsor a Kilometre – Make Every Step Count

To make this journey more meaningful — and to carry more stories with me — I’m inviting you to sponsor a specific kilometre of my race.

Each kilometre has a set donation amount (listed below), and you’re welcome to dedicate your kilometre to someone special — someone you've lost, someone you're supporting, or someone who inspires you. I’ll carry their name and memory with me through that part of the run, along with those I’m running for.

Sponsor a KM: Donation Tiers (NZD)

KM Suggested Donation

1 $20.00

2 $22.73

3 $25.45

4 $28.18

5 $30.91

6 $33.64

7 $36.36

8 $39.09

9 $41.82

10 $44.55

11 $47.27

12 $50.00

13 $52.73

14 $55.45

15 $58.18

16 $60.91

17 $63.64

18 $66.36

19 $69.09

20 $71.82

21 $74.55

21.1 $100.00 (sponsored by David)

📝 To sponsor a kilometre:

- Pick a kilometre (or more!).

- Let me know who you'd like to dedicate it to (optional). Fill in this form.

- Make your donation through this page.

Every dollar raised goes to the Worldwide Cancer Foundation, helping fund vital cancer research, care, and prevention efforts around the world.

Thank you for supporting me on this journey. Your generosity, your stories, and your dedications will carry me every step of the way.

🎗️ Prefer to make a general donation?

If you’re not fussed about choosing a kilometre but still want to support the cause, I’d be so grateful for a general donation of any amount. Once I meet the fundraising goal of this page, I plan to undertake additional fundraising for a local hospice.

With heartfelt thanks,

Issy