I'm Rob, and I'm running two half marathons six weeks apart to raise money for Brain Tumour Research in memory of my mum.

Sadly, two years ago we lost my mum to this terrible, deadly disease. It came on horrendously quickly and we had very little time to say goodbye. No treatment was available. I would not wish this upon anyone and the fewer people who have to go through the same, the better - this is my wish for this fundraising, to improve outcomes for others and give people more time with their loved ones wherever possible.

I'm far from a natural runner and whilst I've done a few 10ks here and there, this will be the furthest I've run by some margin and my first half marathons. Donate a few quid to make my pain worth it? I will be eternally grateful!

One in three people in the UK knows someone affected by a brain tumour. This disease is indiscriminate; it can affect anyone at any age. Brain tumours kill more children and adults under the age of 40 than any other cancer yet funding to improve outcomes for patients remains critically low.

Brain Tumour Research is determined to change this. It is the only national charity focused on finding a cure for all types of brain tumours. Help fund the fight. Together we will find a cure.