I’m running 100 Miles in October for Young Lives vs Cancer.
I’ll be running 100 Miles in October, from the 1st to the 31st, to help raise vital funds for children and young people with cancer.
Young Lives vs Cancer help families find the strength to face whatever cancer throws at them. With practical and emotional support. With someone always there. A social worker that gets it.
With places to stay near hospitals. With campaigning to make health, welfare and social care work better. To champion, to problem solve and bring about change.
Every day 12 more children and young people hear the devastating news they have cancer. Make a donation and show your support today.
Just a £26 donation could fund an hour of support from a Young Lives vs Cancer specialist social worker, ensuring children, young people and families always have someone by their side throughout their cancer journey.
Thank you for your support.
My Achievements
Donated to myself
Added a blog post
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First Donation Received
Reached 50% of fundraising target
Reached Fundraising Target
Reached 50% of distance
Reached Distance Goal
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My Updates
1st run in at least 15 years.
Thursday 24th Sep
100 Miles, 15 Stone, and One Very Good Reason
Saturday 19th SepLet’s get one thing straight straight out of the gate: I am not built for running.
At 5ft 7in and tipping the scales at 15.2 stone, my body type is less "streamlined endurance athlete" and more "built for comfort." Truth be told, there are mornings where I get out of breath just bending over to double-knot my trainers.
So when I told people I’m running 100 miles this October—averaging just over 3.2 miles every single day for 31 days straight—most thought I was taking the piss.
Why on earth am I doing it?
Because as tough as 100 miles is going to be on my knees, my lungs, and my pride, it is nothing compared to what children and young people facing a cancer diagnosis go through every single day.
I’m taking on this challenge for Young Lives vs Cancer.
When a child or young person is diagnosed with cancer, their whole world stops. Treatment often means long stays in hospitals far from home, financial strain on families, and an unimaginable amount of fear. Young Lives vs Cancer steps in to provide specialist social workers, free "Homes from Home" near hospitals, and financial support so families don't have to face it alone.
The Real Challenge
Over the next 31 days, I’m going to be sore, I’m going to be slow, and there will definitely be days when every step feels like a slog. But every breathless mile I drag myself through will be raising vital funds for children, young people, and their families when they need it most.
If you can spare a few quid to support the cause (or just want to pay to watch me suffer through 100 miles of tarmac), any donation—big or small—makes a massive difference.
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