I am taking part in this 5k in memory of my late step Dad Colin. Colin passed away on the 1st November 2025 from having blood cancer.

St Barnabas supported Colin and my Mum Jacqui in his final weeks whilst he received palliative care at home.

Colin had a huge influence on my life and supported me unconditionally. It is hard to put into words the impact he had on me, and how special he truly was. He was the best Grandad to his little munchkin April as he called her. He taught me so many things and is someone I look up to and aspire to be like as a person and as a Dad.

I miss him every day and it sometimes still doesn’t feel real. But doing this for such an amazing cause will help raise money, so other people in the future can receive the care and support that Colin did.

If you are able to spare any money towards something as meaningful as this it would be greatly appreciated, thank you.

St Barnabas Hospice is a local independent charity who supports more than 12,000 people across Lincolnshire affected by a life-limiting or terminal illness each year. They deliver free, high-quality, compassionate end-of-life care and support to patients, their families and carers. They aim to enable them to live as fully as they are able for however many days, weeks or months they have left.

They are reliant on the financial support the community provides, to be there for more patients, their families and carers, every day of the year.