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After many years of applying for the London Marathon through the ballot, I finally received the email saying, “YOU’RE IN!” I was ecstatic and beaming with joy. Running the London Marathon has always been a dream of mine, even though I wasn’t a runner, and I never thought I would actually get the chance to do it.

The reality of running a marathon, a daunting 26.2 miles, soon set in. Having never ran more than about 10k (before I started training) without feeling completely exhausted, I knew this would be a significant challenge. However, when I consider the things we often take for granted, like our health, running a marathon seems easy compared to the struggles some people face daily.

This brings me to the charity I have chosen to support through my marathon run: It’s on the Ball, https://itsontheball.org/ a testicular cancer charity. While raising funds is important, my primary goal is to raise awareness for this cause. Your support means the world to me and, more importantly, to those who will benefit from this charity.

I chose this charity after witnessing firsthand what my close friend Chris went through, along with his wife Lauren and their families. Their journey, with its ups and downs, and their resilience with the help and support they received, has been truly inspiring. They are doing amazingly well today and have 2 incredible little boys.

You can learn more about Chris and Lauren’s story here: https://vimeo.com/291350714

While this disease directly affects men, it also indirectly impacts their loved ones. It’s on the Ball provides crucial support and assistance to both patients and their families throughout this challenging journey. Additionally, the organization is dedicated to educating the public and raising awareness about the disease.

Please check yourself, check your partners, or check your friends if you’d like. Understanding what to look for and the best ways to check is important too. You can find all this information on their website, Facebook, and Instagram – It’s on the Ball!

Raising awareness is the most important thing. However, if you have a spare quid or two and want to have a laugh at me trying to run a marathon, please get involved and sponsor me.

Let's do this!

Thank you very much.

Take care,

Kind regards,

Lewis