I’m Running the London Marathon to Support Cancer Patients — and I’ve Written a Book About Why

In 2024, I was diagnosed with tongue cancer. It was brutal — the treatment left me physically broken, reliant on a feeding tube, and facing an uncertain future. But I came through it, thanks to the skill of the NHS team, the support of my family and friends, and the care I received from the Lingen Davies Cancer Centre in Shrewsbury.

I made myself a promise: if I recovered, I’d run the London Marathon to raise money for Lingen Davies. And now, here I am — training for the 2026 London Marathon and asking for your support.

Why Lingen Davies?

Lingen Davies Cancer Fund supports cancer patients across Shropshire and Mid Wales. Their vision is to help more people live well beyond cancer — I’m one of the lucky ones, and I want to give back.

Why Keep on Keeping On?

During treatment, I kept writing. It helped me reflect, cope, and stay hopeful. Those reflections became my book — Keep on Keeping On — which shares my story, the reality of cancer treatment, and the extraordinary power of care and resilience.

Every penny I raise — from marathon sponsorship and book sales — goes to Lingen Davies. It’s my way of paying it forward, blending two things that helped me heal: moving my body, and telling my story.

Help Me Keep on Keeping On

Please sponsor me, buy my book, or both! Together we can help Lingen Davies continue their life-changing work.

Thank you — and remember: KOKO — Keep on Keeping On.