On New Year’s Eve 2022 when most people are preparing for party time, our family were preparing for a battle as our little nephew Ollie was told he had Leukaemia and at two years old was about to face the fight of his life.

Since that day Ollie has through sheer determination, courage and bravery, beyond anything I’ve ever seen battled his way through over two years of treatment and beaten his cancer. He is, along with his mum Cassie (my little sister) his dad Shaun and his little brother William without shadow of doubt the true meaning of inspirational, so as a mark of respect for such an amazing family I wanted to do something special. As Ollie entered the next chapter of his life with the cancer behind him I started thinking 🤔 and on my 5Oth birthday back in December 2024 I decided that at the start of the new year 2025 I would run 6k every day and complete a half marathon at the end of every month.

I’m now nearing the half way point with almost 182 runs under my belt and 6 half marathons done and I need all the motivation I can get to keep going!!! I’ve got a little

co-runner Willow my 5 year granddaughter coming with me now on some of my runs as she’s gotten the bug running so I will succeed, but every donation I get will certainly help me stay strong and focused to the end of this mission, and ever penny you kindly give will support care for kids who were there to support Ollie and his family when they needed it most.

From the bottom of my heart and the souls of my running shoes thank you for taking the time to read our story.

Rachael xx