Up until November 2025 I ran a couple of times a week, had completed a few half marathons and enjoyed running with Newark Striders running club. For some reason I decided that it would be a good idea to enter the Ballot for the London Marathon, I didn’t get a place but then was lucky enough to be offered the Newark Striders running club place. So now here I am following a training plan, going to gym sessions and steadily increasing my mileage to get to 26.2 miles!!

Because this challenge means so much to me, I’ve decided to use it as an opportunity to raise some money for Beaumond House Hospice.

During COVID I sadly lost three amazing friends. Then in 2023 my lovely brother-in-law passed away, and in 2024 my wonderful aunt also died — all from cancer.

When someone close to you is diagnosed with cancer, it’s hard to know what to do or where to turn. But the moment you contact Beaumond House Hospice, their incredible staff wrap their arms around you and support both patients and families in every way they can.

If you’re able to donate, no matter how small, it would mean a great deal. Every contribution helps support the amazing work they do.

Thank you so much for your support.

Tracey xx