I taught Josh at Eskdale. He was the kindest young man you could ever meet. I was touched when Jo asked me to run as part of her Team 60 in Josh’s memory.

Cancer sucks. It’s gone from 1:3 of us being affected by this awful disease to 1:2 of us. We need to improve these odds and do everything we can to beat it.

So I’m lacing up my trainers and pounding the tarmac of the Great North Run again. Let’s say third time lucky!

Anything you can donate would be amazing, no matter how small. It all goes to kicking cancer’s arse. I really do appreciate it. x