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.

Please read the story below and then when you have finished, there is a Team Members section at the end. Select my name 'Jenna Wakenshaw' (there are two to select) which will then open each charity's donation page. You will then be able to read Loren's personal blog, find out more about that charity and make your donation.

My 40 Runs for Charity Challenge:

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

#2 The 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 - 6th April 2025 - 5hr:45min

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

#8 Adidas Manchester Marathon - 27th April 2025 (This is an extra special event teaming up with my husband to complete the half and half relay) - 4hr:51min / 2hr:29min

#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

Manchester Half Marathon - 12th October 2025

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 then completely changed her life. The biggest life change for Loren was learning to talk again and learning to live with daily life adjustments to help her live.

Loren battled on year after year for six amazing years, living her best 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 an it was heart-breaking that the cancer eventually took hold and became terminal.

Loren had the most incredible inner strength to keep fighting every day for herself, her son, her fiancé and her family & friends.

To honour her life and raise awareness of what she went through, 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 her more than words can express.

Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page.

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