My Activity Tracking
195
kms
My target 500 kms
Why Im Running The London Marathon
Earlier this year, my best mate Joel lost his dad Richard to cancer, who was battling cancer for many years and suffered with it in his stomach, liver, brain and lungs. Watching someone so close to me go through the pain of that loss opened my eyes to the devastating impact cancer has, not only on those diagnosed but also on the people who love them. I’m running this marathon in his memory, and for everyone who’s had to face this brutal disease. This run is my way of turning grief into action, of standing up for hope, and contributing to the fight against cancer so fewer families have to experience the kind of loss my best mate, and his family did. That’s why I am running for WCRF, to help fund the work that could stop other families from going through the same pain.
Watching Joel and his family go through that loss was heartbreaking. It hit all of us hard. No one should have to lose someone they love like that, and yet so many people do. This isn’t just about running a marathon. It’s about honouring Richard, standing by Joel, and doing something that feels meaningful in the face of loss. I’ll be carrying Richard’s name with me every mile of the way.
Beyond just running, I’m committed to making a real impact by raising funds for cancer research and support services. I plan to actively fundraise through social media campaigns, charity football matches, and workplace initiatives, sharing his story and encouraging people to contribute to a cause that touches so many lives. I know that with the right energy and dedication, I can rally support and make a meaningful difference. This run is personal, it’s about turning grief into purpose.
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
My Updates
Why WCRF
Thursday 4th DecEvery 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.
As part of an international network of charities, they’ve been funding life-saving research, influencing global health policy and informing the public since 1982.
While society continues to search for a cure, their prevention and survival work helps people to live longer, healthier, and happier lives – free from the devastating effects of cancer. The money I'm raising plays a huge part in keeping this going.
ShareThank you to my Sponsors
£212
Steve Hare
£106
Bill Bala
A worthy cause Cory. One which is also very close to my heart. Good luck
£106
Darren Brooks
Good luck.
£106
Joel Belton
Lets do it mate 👏
£103.60
Voirrey Belton
Thank you for running in Rich’s memory. It means a lot to Joel and all of us. See you at the end ( and the. We can wait for Joel). X
£100
Dean Tanner
Good luck Cory!
£53.32
Dan Renyard
All the best Cory! You’ll smash it! What you’re doing is amazing and will make a huge difference to people’s lives.
£53.32
Bryan Lewis
Good luck Cory, running for a good cause. Say hello to Dad for me.x
£53.32
Martin Kent
Have a great run
£53.32
Sean Sayers
Good luck Cory…….💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻
£50
Marlene Sayers
Well done cory have a fantastic day love Nanny.
£50
Dawn, Paul & Nick
Good luck Cory xxx
£50
Sam James
Go smash it boys! Proud of you both❤️
£50
Jake Skidmore
£50
Andy Coteman
Good luck Cory From the Coteman Family
£50
Paul Wright
Well done Cory have a great day
£45
Jason Wendy
£32.23
Jayne Hopkins
Wishing you all the best Cory It’s amazing what you’re doing ! 🙏 Xx
£32.23
Alice Godfrey
Good luck!!!
£32.23
Alan Gauntlett
Good luck Cory A cause close to my heart
£32.23
Anita Sheehy
Very proud of you Cory Go & smash it for such a worthy cause Lots of love Anita & Martin Xxx
£27.05
Simon Fennell
Well Done Cory 👍
£27.05
Sharon Worth
£27.05
Dirk Oosthuysen
Good Luck
£25
Anonymous
£25
Pp
£25
Lauren
Good luck!!
£25
Iain
Good luck Cory!
£25
Paul
You can do this Cory😁🤞
£21.84
James Pashley
£21.84
Amrit Ghotra
Good luck Cory! :)
£21.84
Steven Holey
Go Cory!
£21.84
Edward Rogers
Go well Cory 💪🏼
£21.84
Julie And Pete Gallagher
Good luck Cory, hope you have a fantastic marathon day, you're running for a brilliant cause.
£21.84
Naima Naima
A powerful tribute and an important cause. Wishing you strength in every mile for him and for cancer research.
£21.84
Luih Tobin
Best wishes Cory
£21.84
Hannah & Luke
Good luck and go and smash it! 🥳
£21.84
Anthony Hope
£21.84
Lynn Heckford
Well done 👏 better get training you two 😎
£21.84
Rob King
Well done Cory mate, a great cause!
£21.84
Jake Heckford
❤️
£20
Henry Gibbor
Good luck mate!
£20
Rhys Heckford
Good luck mate
£20
The Priors
Good luck x
£16.20
Jo Kinsey
What a great cause and honour to your friend's Dad. All the best Cory! Jo (Matthew's work colleague)
£15
Gill
Proud of you Cors, smash it 👍
£15
Lee Francis
Good luck , great cause 👍
£15
Alex Fulgoni
Love this mate. Go smash it 👊🏼
£11.33
Freddie Godman
£11.33
Kate
Go Cory I know you can do it x
£11.33
Gillian Nicholson
Fantastic work Cory , well done and good luck x
£11.33
Lesley Marks
Good luck Cory. Great cause. Well done x
£11.33
Rog
Nice one Cory, well done, I know your dad is very proud of you, Good luck and forget the vaseline.
£11.33
Grace
Good luck Cory
£11.33
David & Susie Kingman
Well done, Cory!! 🥳
£11.33
Amanda Copping
Good luck Cory!
£10
Steve Croll
Good luck Cory. A great cause and i hope you smash it on the day
£10
Lulu
Cory you have a heart of gold 💛 Good luck and condolences to Richards family
£10
Mark Security
Well done Cory.
£10
Em, Josh, Jamie And Lily Stein
What an amazing thing to do for such an importsnt charity.
£10
The Teli’s
Go smash it Cory
£10
Louise Smart
Good luck!
£10
Caolán Mc Laughlin
£6.11
Nathan Meier
Good luck matey
£5
Josh Anwar
You’re gonna smash this Cory, just like Joel will❤️
