This is a cause that is particularly close to my heart, having seen the impact of cancer within my own family. It’s one of the reasons I’m especially proud to be taking part and raising money for such an important cause.

The event itself is organised by my friend Dan, and his reason for setting it up is much more significant than I could ever explain myself. So rather than try to tell his story, I thought it was best to share his words below.

In October 2020 my wife Angélique was diagnosed with stage 4 bowel cancer. Amidst all of that fallout and dealing with the news, we also had to plan how to live the next many months dealing with the diagnosis as a family and understanding how Angélique’s treatment would work. Throughout that really challenging and scary time we were supported continuously by The Royal Marsden. Angélique has endured three major operations and six months of chemotherapy under their guidance and it is impossible to offer enough thanks to them for their continuous care and attention. Everyone from consultants to the nurses have been brilliant. We are, and always will be, deeply indebted to them all.

Throughout that time I took solace in the calming trails of the Surrey hills and every now and then, when the covid restrictions allowed, their beautiful pubs. So it gave me an idea for a fundraiser. A pub crawl combined with a run. Two of my great loves!

So I came up with Dan’s Beer Run. You can do a 15km, 25km or 50km pub crawl walking, running or cycling. The routes are all set along the lovely Surrey trails, with friendly people to guide you around and if you fancy it you can quench your thirst in the pubs along the way. Not compulsory but gently encouraged! The different events should finish at roughly the same time at Epsom Cricket Cub where we have the whole venue reserved for a great party afterwards. This is where we will make merry and reward our hard endeavours with good food and beer. All routes start and end here.

We also offer the 5km Dan's Juice Run and 8km Family Walk to reflect the family nature of the event. Growing out organically from the original concept they have become the the main events, bringing in local families to support the Royal Marsden. With the after party providing so much fun for the children, this makes for a brilliant family day out, all in aid of a great cause.

Hopefully see you there!