Thank you for taking the time to visit my fundraising page in memory of my best friend Loren Stokes who peacefully lost her long and challenging fight to an extremely rare form of cancer on Thursday 6th March 2025.

On this page you can take a look at my journey so far and then when you have finished there is a Team Members section at the end. Click on my name which will then open the charity donation page where you will then be able to read Loren's personal blog taken from her Facebook posts and also find out more about the charity before making your amazing donation.

My 40 Runs for Charity Challenge:

#1 Oswestry 10k - 13th October 2024 - 1hr:08min

#2 Alton Towers 10k - 16th November 2024 - 1hr:08min

#3 Wrexham Half Marathon - 16th February 2025 - 2hr:19min

#4 Chester 10k - 9th March 2025 - 1hr:04min

#5 Welshpool 10k - 23rd March 2025 - 1hr:06min

#6 THE BRIGHTON MARATHON star ⭐️ - 6th April 2025 - 5hr:45min

#7 Shrewsbury Easter Dash 5k - 19th April 2025 - 0hr:32min

#8 Adidas Manchester Marathon - 27th April 2025 (This was a team relay) - 4hr:51min (team) / 2hr:29min (me)

#9 Shrewsbury Point to Point 10k - 4th May 2025 - 1hr:05min

#10 Newtown 10k - 25th May 2025 - 1hr:11min

#11 Shrewsbury 10k - 6th July 2025 - 1hr:12min

#12 Chirk 10k - 13th July 2025 - 1hr:14min

#13 Lawley 5k - 6th September 2025 - 34min:59sec

#14 Altrincham 10k - 7th September 2025 - 1hr:11min

#15 Shrewsbury Half Marathon - 28th September 2025 - 2hr:35min

#16 Wem 10k - 5th October 2025 - 1hr:05min

#17 Manchester Half Marathon - 12th October 2025 - 2hr:28min

#18 Wellington 10k - 19th October 2025 - 1hr:07min

#19 Tatton Park 10k - 8th November 2025 - 1hr:09min

#20 Salop Santa Dash 5k - 6th December 2025 - 26min:39sec

#21 Warwick Half Marathon - 1st February 2026 - 2hr:30min

#22 Blackpool Great NW Half Marathon - 15th February 2026 - 2hr:20min

#23 Nantwich 10k - 1st March 2026 - 1hr:04min

#24 Cheshire Half Marathon - 15th March 2026 - 2hr:29min

#25 RAF Shawbury 10k - 28th March 2026 - 1hr:05min

#26 Wolverhampton 10k - 29th March 2026 - 1hr:04min

💕 2026 ...

# 27 PARIS MARATHON - 12th April 2026 ⭐️ - 5hr:12min

#28 Market Drayton 10k

Great Manchester Half Marathon

Barmouth 10k

Unity Challenge 5k Birmingham

Great North Run Half Marathon

Robin Hood Half Marathon

LDNX London 10k

Silverstone 10k

💛 #40 The Finale VALENCIA MARATHON 💛 - 6th December 2026

Loren's Cancer Story

Loren was diagnosed with Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma in 2019. She underwent major surgery to remove a large tumour in her throat which completely changed her life, Loren had to learn to talk again and make daily adjustments to help her live.

Loren battled on for six amazing years, living her life to the full. She had multiple courses of radiotherapy, intense chemotherapy and took part in clinical trials. She really would do anything if it meant there might be an improvement to her life. She was an absolute warrior and will forever be my inspiration, she kept on fighting every day for her son, her fiancé, family & friends.

To honour her life and raise awareness of such a rare cancer, I am raising money for two amazing charities chosen by Loren. They are both close to her heart as they specialise in rare forms of cancer like Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma.

The Salivary Gland Cancer UK Charity

My fundraising page for The Salivary Gland Cancer UK charity including the biggest run of my life at The Brighton Marathon 2025: https://www.justgiving.com/page/jens40runs4salivaryglandcanceruk?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=CL

The Christie Charity, The Ella Project

My fundraising page for The Ella Project: https://www.justgiving.com/page/jens40runs-theellaproject?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=CL

We all miss you Loren xxx

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