I’ve played sports all my life, but I’ve never enjoyed running. So, signing up for the Brighton Marathon is definitely pushing me out of my comfort zone. Training has been tough, and I won’t pretend I’m loving it, but I know exactly why I’m doing this—and that’s what keeps me going. On race day, I’ll be thinking of my Uncle Simon and Aunty Maryanne with every step I take.

Simon was 62 when we lost him on 23rd June 2017 to an aggressive, inoperable brain tumour. He was an incredible sportsman who loved to party, but most of all, he loved his family. A devoted father, husband, brother, and uncle, his loss left a huge gap in our lives.

Then, exactly two and a half years later, on 23rd December 2019, we lost Maryanne to another aggressive brain tumour. She had a heart of gold, was an amazing chef, and welcomed everyone with warmth and kindness. A wonderful mother, sister, wife, and aunt, she was the heart of our family, and losing both her and Simon in such a short time changed us forever. Not a day goes by that I don’t think of them.

Watching my mum go through the pain of losing two siblings so close together has been heartbreaking, but her strength and resilience never cease to amaze me. She’s run the London Marathon twice—so, of course, I’m aiming to beat her times!

I’m running to raise money for The Brain Tumour Charity, the world’s leading brain tumour organisation and the largest funder of research in this field. They are dedicated to finding new treatments, supporting those affected, and driving urgent change—because when you or someone you love is diagnosed with a brain tumour, a cure simply can’t wait.

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