I'm running my first half marathon with my partner Andy to raise money for Marie Curie. This is a cause very close to my heart. Sadly, we lost my beautiful mam; Jude, recently due to cancer. She had been diagnosed with breast cancer in 2021 and fought very hard throughout, undertaking various different treatments. She never once complained and was always more concerned about everyone else despite the suffering she was going through. Jude didn't let this illness consume her, she remained her true wonderful self. She was kind, funny, selfless, caring, clever and so beautiful inside and out. She was a hero and a role model to all her loved ones.

My heart goes out to anyone going through this horrible disease or who knows of anyone that has been diagnosed.

As a family, we would be very grateful if you could be so kind and donate whatever is affordable for you, to raise money for Marie Curie. We wouldn't have been able to give my mum the amazing care, that she had at home, without this incredible charity. Here's some more information about Marie Curie...

Marie Curie is here for anyone with an illness they’re likely to die from, and those close to them. Whatever the illness, wherever you are, we’re with you to the end. We bring 75 years of experience and leading research to the care we give you at home, in our hospices and over the phone. And we push for a better end of life for all by campaigning and sharing research to change the system.

Marie Curie is a charity working across the UK and we need your support to do our vital work.