Rob Bartlett is a dear friend to many and parent of our community who was diagnosed with stage 4 Myeloma Cancer in May 2022, this is a rare and difficult to diagnose form of cancer which was highlighted from what was led to believe be a sporting injury and after many tests was given the mind blowing news it was cancer.

Rob was an extremely fit and healthy guy who at the time also owned the local gym in Leyburn. He is a highly respected guy who helped many people achieve their own goals in their fitness journey, going above and beyond for everyone.

So Leyburn primary school ptfa decided it was time to stand up and do something sporting Rob son does attened our school so what better way then a Half marathon

The diagnosis came as a complete shock to the family and their lives were turned upside down within 24 hours. It also transpired that the cancer had effected his kidneys and he would require life long dialysis.

After numerous rounds of chemo and regular dialysis, he was put forward for a stem cell treatment in January 2023 which would hopefully give him a more positive life prospect and the family are adapting to a very different way of life.

Without the myeloma charity research and treatment methods are not possible.

So all money raised will be split between letburn primary ptfa and Myeloma

Melissa wise and Ian Clarkson will be representing the school in this run

Unfortunately due to work Melissa wise camrt run anymore

Also running also side and traning and meeting up on day with

Leonie and Keith Garrard along with Paul and Liz Whitehead these are running the Sunderland Half Marathon on Sunday 7th May. Who do have separate page due to doing extra

Paul and Liz Whitehead in addition are also taking park in the Ride London 100 event on Sunday 28th May.

The marathon is a challenging evenfor for most involed apart from one since non of us are natural runners, but are pushing through for a great cause.

Any donations big or small are appreciated.

We will keep the page update with training and updates from the events.

Many thanks