I am running the Edinburgh Marathon on Sunday 24th May in Memory of my Dad who passed away on June 12th last year after a brave battle with cancer.

In his last few weeks and days St Columba's staff were absolutely amazing not only for my dad but for the wider family and friends and provided the best possible care in difficult circumstances.

Also on Saturday 23rd May Teddy Lucas , Alans Grandson aged 3 will run in his first ever kids 1k run Around Holyrood Palace.

Any donations made will be hugely appreciated and we as a family have seen first hand that the money goes to a fantastic and worthy cause.

St Columba’s Hospice Care provides palliative and end-of-life care for people with life-limiting illnesses and their families. We’re an independent charity at the heart of our local community and have been offering free, flexible and person-centred care and support to our patients and their families for over 40 years.

You can find out more about all of our services and the work we’re doing across Edinburgh and the Lothians by visiting our website www.stcolumbashospice.org.uk.