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RUSSELL's fundraiser for MDS UK

RUSSELL COOK is raising money for MDS UK

Team: Team Russell

London Marathon 2026 · 26 April 2026 · Start fundraising for this event

MDS UK Patient Support Group is a charity born in 2008 to raise awareness of MDS (a rare BLOOD CANCER), offer support and information to patients and families, campaign to improve the quality of life and make treatments available to those affected by Myelodysplastic Syndromes.

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In 2026 I’m running in the London Marathon. I’m raising funds for MDS UK Patient Support Group and The Brain Tumour Charity.

in 2009 I was diagnosed with MDS, a rare blood cancer with only one cure, which only 1 in 10 patients gets a chance to receive. I spent 7 months in hospital, had 3 bone marrow transplants, the last of which was a groundbreaking ‘Haplo’ transplant - a half match. I had in the region of 350 units of blood and platelets. I was lucky to get through it and thought that would be it!

BUT

In 2024 I was diagnosed with a brain tumour the size of my fist. It took up 25% of the capacity of my skull. And it needed urgently dealing with. Again, I was lucky and if you have a tumour then mine was a Rolls Royce.

I want to give back by raising awareness and funds for research and support. My journey has been very difficult but I’m still here and I think I’ve overcome things because I had such amazing support.

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£907.37
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