My Story

Having spent virtually all of 2022 thus far outside of the UK, the reality of running TCS London Marathon 2022 in October seemed a long way off but all of a sudden it is fast approaching. That said, I'm relishing the prospect of beginning my main challenge of this year (and almost certainly my life). I am absolutely over the moon to be offered the opportunity to run by Against Breast Cancer, a charity based locally to me, who I will be fundraising for as I take on this monstrous feat.

Against Breast Cancer funds pioneering research to improve detection, treatment and increase survival after breast cancer diagnosis. The focus of their research is preventing secondary spread, the main cause of breast cancer related deaths. The money which I will be raising will help to develop new therapies, design better tools for earlier diagnosis, and provide evidence-based advice to reduce the risk of secondary spread. With the support of charity donations the ambition is to completely minimise and eradicate the presence of breast cancer in both men and women.

Over the past few years Against Breast Cancer has partnered with Abingdon Vale Cricket Club running events such as "Pink Week" to raise money and awareness. Thus, having already supported such a fantastic charity, when the opportunity came along to do so again, I was delighted that I could individually contribute by raising money for ABC. Any donations, no matter how large or small will be much appreciated to support this fantastic cause.

For those of you that are still with me, here follows a very brief summary of how this marathon mission began. While watching the 2021 London Marathon I made the throwaway comment of "I could do that", to which George, my brother, responded "Go on then". And as they say, the rest is history and now here I am asking for your kindness and support.

Anyway that's enough from me. It's going to be a long old slog but the elation I know I will feel when I sprint (or more likely stagger) up the Mall and cross the finish line on October 2nd 2022, having smashed my fundraising target, and in doing so have contributed to a great cause, and also ticked off a bucket list challenge, will be unrivalled by anything I have ever done before. 

Finally, thank you in advance for your generosity :)