Matthew Baillie

Matthew's fundraiser for Bowel Cancer UK

Fundraising for Bowel Cancer UK
£6,933
raised
by 203 supporters
Event: London Marathon 2024, on 21 April 2024
TCS London Marathon 2024
Campaign by Bowel Cancer UK (RCN 1071038)
Tomorrow can't wait. Join #TeamBowelCancer for the TCS London Marathon 2024 and help us stop people dying of bowel cancer today.

Story

This one’s for my Sister - Sadly the money raised will not change her prognosis BUT could help future generations!

Emily’s story - Back in 2018 my amazing sister (aged just 36) was diagnosed with Bowel Cancer.

Following multiple operations, lots of different types of chemotherapy, radiotherapy along with other treatments the cancer sadly spread to her lungs and was classed as stage 4 cancer.

Despite living with cancer, Emily has a thirst for living life to the max! She is one of the most positive people I know - always giving and thinking of others. She is an amazing Mum to her two children, Charlie (14) and Ella (11), a wonderful friend to many and a sister that I am unbelievably proud of - she truly is an inspiration to all!

On Saturday 20th April, Ella plus Florence and Ollie will be running the mini marathon (2.6k) - health permitting Emily will be running with them too!

Then on Sunday, I will be running the 26.2m for my legend of a sister - I am undercooked in terms of training, but no matter how painful it is, I know it’s not a patch on the genuine pain she lives with day in and day out.

Bowel Cancer is the 4th most common form of Cancer - Bowel Cancer UK is the leading bowel cancer charity. They 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.

Please support this amazing charity and donate if you can!

Massive thanks,

Matt, Ella, Florence and Ollie

About the campaign

Tomorrow can't wait. Join #TeamBowelCancer for the TCS London Marathon 2024 and help us stop people dying of bowel cancer today.

About the charity

Bowel Cancer UK

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RCN 1071038
We’re the UK’s leading bowel cancer charity. We’re determined to save lives and improve the quality of life of everyone affected by bowel cancer. Our vision is a future where nobody dies of the disease.

Donation summary

Total raised
£6,932.16
+ £1,562.28 Gift Aid
Online donations
£6,932.16
Offline donations
£0.00

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