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John Houghton

Walk 60 Miles in November 2026

Help me reach my goal of £150

I’m walking 60 Miles in November for Young Lives vs Cancer.

I’ll be walking 60 Miles in November, from the 1st to the 30th, 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.

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My Updates

Positive whilst facing a challenge

Monday 19th Oct


Today marks the start of my journey: 25 days of radiotherapy first, then invasive surgery to remove what’s left, followed by reconstruction. There’s no sugar‑coating it — I know this treatment is going to knock me about. Already some days even taking a few steps feels like a big challenge.

But as I prepare to step into this chapter, I’ve been thinking about all the people who have walked this path before me — and none more inspiring than the children and young people I’ve met along the way. For so many of them, this is just their life — yet they keep smiling, keep laughing, keep playing, even when things are hard. They don’t even realise how much of a light they are to the rest of us.

That’s why I want to do just a little more. This isn’t just about my own fight — it’s about standing with our young people. This November, I’m taking on a challenge within a challenge: walking 60 miles to raise awareness and funds to support them.

It’s only my small part, but it’s an honour to give back for all the hope they’ve given me.


Thank you to my Sponsors

£109.25

Maureen Penton

Good Luck John !

£66.45

Tim Brent

JB. I know you’ve got this. Keep it up mate. Sending all my support to you. Keep us updated. All the best mate. Tim B

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Tony Brooker

Good luck John.

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Social Telecoms

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Martin Browne

Well done on your amazing achievements. We all know you will give it everything.

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Andrea Blake

You've got this big bro! Love you

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Ali

You are one in a million in many ways but what you are doing whilst going through your own cancer treatment is exceptional. You have got a huge challenge ahead of you but I know you will accomplish it. I am so proud of you my love and you make me more proud every day and it's an absolute pleasure to be walking alongside you on this amazing journey. ♥️ xxxxx

£54.68

Davie Quinn

You've got this John place your right foot forward and the left will follow keep fighting the good fight buddy. If I can help fundraise in any way just let me know

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Industrial Cooling Equipment Ltd

Wishing you the very best of luck with your walk from all at ICE

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Richard Rowley

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Tom Chant

Good luck John! You’ll eat those miles up!

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Sharon James

Mr brightside! Wow, why am I not surprised you are still spreading your positivity and to such a worthy cause. Wishing you a speedy recovery top man 🙏

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Louise Harper

What an amazing thing you are doing, Im honoured to donate and if u need a cheeky cornish or cake along the way let me know!! Good luck from your favourite butty woman xx

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Anonymous

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Michael Jasinski

Mr Handsome, you're amazing. Keep fighting.

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Joseph Williams

Good luck with your fundraising and your own recovery mucker

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Liz Barratt

Great cause, great effort! 🙌🏻

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Dr Ian Gardner

Go John…

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Callum Rudd

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Sue Atkins

Aw John, what an awesome challenge to take on whilst going through your own personal one 🥰 stay strong and don’t lose your positive energy, something you always demonstrated when I worked with you ❤️

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Tony Henson

Good Luck John, you've got this.

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Katie Hooper

Sending well wishes, good luck with the challenge. A shout out to your sister Andrea who is supporting your selfless challenge and fund raising by remotely completing it in solidarity. You've got this!

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Samantha Douglas

All the best John!

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David & Chris Blake

Well done John. A super thing to do. Best of luck

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Jacky Ruston

Well Done John, truly inspirational 😊

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John Metcalfe

You're my brother from another time. Always have been and always will be.

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Squires

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Rachael Gordon

Thinking of you all and sending huge, huge strength! What an amazing thing to do, for you and also Andrea supporting in solidarity! 💛✨

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Wendy Morton

Good luck John, on your own personal journey and raising funds for such a great cause.

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Mark Leacock

You have always been strong of mind and defo strong of heart John, you will smash it mate💪

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John

All the best John, thinking of you.

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Suzie Shearer

Sending you love & positive vibes. Keep going xx

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Andy Wimlett

Go big John

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Neil Shearer

Hope it all goes well mate, just make sure you don’t wear those zip up boots again when doing your walk 😂 all the best from me & Suzie 🙂☀️

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Caroline Winther

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Megs

Keep it up Jon you wondered person! 😊

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Anonymous

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Don Parry

You’ll smash it John

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Sue Taylor

Good luck John!

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Martin S

Wishing you all the best during this difficult time. Great effort with the walk mate. Take Care

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Paul Carter

Bloody well done John..... Just look after yourself at the same time Sir......

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Alison Walker

Well done John. Wishing you a speedy recovery.

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Louise Bradshaw

Keep smiling John, you've got this! 💪😊 x

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John H

Looking forward to supporting this amazing cause

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Nicki

You've got this John! We are ALL behind you xxx

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Ang Lightfoot

This £5 was donated by lovely Ang Lightfoot at Wardle x

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