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Why World Cancer Research Fund?
Every day around 1,100 people will hear the words ‘you have cancer’. Over 420 of these cases could have been prevented, that’s a staggering 155,000 people every year. World Cancer Research Fund, are passionate about reducing this number.
From a personal perspective, I lost my mum to cancer in September 2015. This was after she battled (and beat) breast cancer but was then diagnosed with a brain tumor in early 2015. I was in Australia at the time and being the practical woman that my mum was, I received the news in a group email! My mum was a beacon of strength to everyone that met her, she was fit, active, healthy, incredibly caring, kind, resilient and positive minded.
My mum is the reason I run. Every Saturday morning she used to knock on my door, asking if I wanted to join her for one of her (almost daily) runs. Despite my sometimes lack of energy and want to stay in bed, she would convince me that I would feel better for it and so (sometimes reluctantly) I'd force myself out - and of course she was right! Even now, when I find myself lacking in energy, I have my mum in my head and am very conscious of the privilege it is to be able to run outside and feel the beads of sweat rolling down my face (gross but somehow rewarding!).
More specifically, my mum was a massive advocate and fan of the marathon. It was be on the tv each year, meaning I was exposed to it from a young age and saw all of the world leading athletes striding away against the city backdrop. This is all what fuels my ambition to take part and raise money for WCRF. My mum was very active, very healthy and continued to exercise throughout her treatment (when she was able to) and she was the biggest advocate for keeping a healthy lifestyle. Similarly, if there is anything that research shows can do to help prevent facing this horrific illness, I want to play my part in making this happen.
I would appreciate any support you can give - small or large!
My Achievements
Has fundraising page
Updated profile pic
Added a blog post
Self donated
Shared page
Thanked donor
Has received 10 donations
Reached 50% of fundraising target
Amount raised £2,500
Reached fundraising goal
Increased target over £1,000
Reached distance goal
Thank you to my Sponsors
£100
Sean Nicholson
£100
Marketing Design Partnership Ltd
£60
Samia
I admire your strength, and I love how you’re keeping her spirit alive in everything you’re doing. She’d be so proud and cheering you on all the way! Good luck Beth!
£53.32
Chloe
You are incredible! 🏃♀️ 💜
£53.32
Rhiannon Bennett
So proud of you. Love you x
£50
Fenella & Lawrie
Good luck Beth!! 🌞
£50
Kallie Townsend
Go, Beth, Go! Incredible. Will see you at the spooky party (2 x tickets please!) and we will be cheering you on at the marathon!
£40
Alicia Perez
4x tickets pls xxxxx Alicia Perez Jess Ellis Freddie Mccarthy-Wilkinson Ella Rowdon
£32.23
Emily Hollings
💛💛 you’ve got this Beth!! Such an incredible thing to do and for such an amazing cause. So proud of ya, go smash it xxx
£32.23
Gina Prettyger
Wonderful thing to do Beth! Know you will smash it 🙌🏅
£30
Harriet Atkinson
Wooo the fastest runner I know!! Xxxx X2 tickets please
£30
Evie Carr
Good luck Beth!! X2 tickets for me and Jake - can’t wait to celebrate with you xxxx
£27.05
Emily Williams
Go go go Beth!! You’ll smash it, such an amazing cause Xx
£27.05
Nina Rousell
£27.05
Hannah Carter
Super proud of you and I know your wonderful Mummy would be too. No doubt she will be closely watching down on you while you’re running the streets of London. Good luck lovely 😘
£27.05
Kirsty&giles
You go girl! 👏🏻
£25
Collette Ijeoma
Well done Beth - So proud of you for raising money for such a fantastic cause! Wishing you all the best!
£25
Mia And George
Proud of you!! You’re amazing!!
£25
Maria Nugroho
Beth, your strength is breathtaking. Running this marathon in memory of your mum is one of the most beautiful tributes anyone could give. She must be so proud of you—every step you take is filled with love, purpose, and resilience. You’re not just running a race, you’re carrying a legacy. I’m cheering you on with all my heart!!! ❤️❤️❤️
£25
Ollie M
Sorry I can’t make the party. Love the idea and the cause, hope you reach your goal!
£21.84
Kyle Locke
£21.84
Hannah Wilcox
You go girly 🫶🫶
£21.84
Sharon Jenkins
Good luck xxx
£20
Jo Pike
Go Beth!! 🏃♀️
£20
Tilly Rawlinson
Good luck Beth! Such a fantastic cause and you will smash it <3
£20
Kirsty
2X Tickets please - Kirsty & Giles
£16.56
Sarah Hamilton
£16.56
Doug Bartlett X1
Amazing event - can’t wait
£15
Tom Adams
Such a great cause Beth! Go smash it 💪🏻
£11.33
Lesuire Rules
Smash it!
£11.33
Anonymous
Go girl!
£11.33
Megan Smith
Megan Smith for 1 ticket pls!! Good luck!!!
£11.09
Anonymous
£11.09
Katerina
x1 ticket please for myself (Aikaterini (Kat) Apostolou)
£10
Edward Brooke
You got this 💪🏼
£10
Fergus Keegan
£10
Meg Staveley
Amazing cause! All the best with the marathon xx
£6.11
Megan
Raffle
£6.11
Ciaran Miskimmon
£6.11
Anonymous
Congrats!
£6.11
Anonymous
£6.11
Jessica Ellis
£6.11
Emma Sarah Harris
£6.11
Aikaterini (kat) Apostolou
×5 raffle tickets for kat
£5
