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Why World Cancer Research Fund?
I'm running the London Marathon 2026 in memory of my mum (Sheena) and in support of the World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF)
Hi everyone,
So… I’ve signed up to run the London Marathon 2026, and I’ll be doing it in memory of my mum, who we sadly lost in December 2024 after a brave and courageous battle with brain tumours or Glioblastoma (GBM).
Glioblastoma is the most aggressive and most common type of cancer that originates in the brain, and has a very poor prognosis for survival. Initial signs and symptoms of glioblastoma are nonspecific. They may include headaches, personality changes, nausea, and symptoms similar to those of a stroke. Symptoms often worsen rapidly and may progress to unconsciousness.
Why am I doing this?
Losing my mum was devastating. We miss her every single day. Running this marathon is my way of honouring her memory and channelling the grief into something meaningful. If she were here, she’d laugh at me for signing up for yet another mad challenge, roll her eyes, and then proceed to tell everyone within a five mile radius how proud she was! Running a marathon is no small feat, but I’ll be thrilled to join thousands of others to pound the streets of London, probably crying, sweating, and seriously questioning my life choices. I’m proud to be doing it for the World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF), an incredible charity that funds research into how diet, lifestyle, and environmental factors can help prevent cancer before it even begins.
How you can help
I’m aiming to raise £3,000 for WCRF, and I’d be so grateful for your support. Whether it's a small donation, a share of this page, or just a kind word when I’m deep in the pain cave at mile 20, it all means the world. Every penny goes towards vital cancer prevention research, giving more families the chance for more time with the people they love. Thank you so much for being part of this journey. Your support truly means everything.
https://events.wcrf.org/fundraisers/davidboyle82
Any help is much appreciated. Thank you.❤️
With love and thanks,
David
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
Warsaw Marathon
Thursday 2nd Oct I just completed the Warsaw Marathon on September 28th, 2025, with a few good mates from back home in Aberdeen. It was tough going, but a great wee trip! ShareThank you to my Sponsors
£1,000
Vipin Pillai
£259
Rachael Boyle
Good luck Daddy, you’ve got this!!! We are so proud of you already and can’t wait to watch you on tv. Love you to the moon, from Cadha and Avie (and mummy too) xxxxxx
£212
Swetank Jain
All the best mate and very nice initiative
£110.60
Jenny Boag
Good Luck Big Bro! ☘️ Mum would be so proud of you - her golden boy doing a marathon in her honour! I know she’ll be right with you every step of the way, cheering you on and trying to tell everyone “that’s my boy”.🤍 Always so proud of you, love you loads 💚 Jenny, Colin, Cait & Jay xxx
£106
Aarooj Mallick
Best of luck!
£106
Chris Willox
Fantastic cause mate! I know you’ll do your mum and yourself proud!
£100
Colin Mulligan
Go smash it Dave and great cause. All the best from the Mulligans.
£100
Megan Mcgrotty
Let's goooooo!!!! 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻 You'll smash it. Love Megan and Nat xx
£79.50
Romar Emnace
All the best David!
£56
David Boyle
£53.32
Sandra And Gordon Alexander
Good luck David You’ll smash it x
£53.32
Jordan Laing
Good luck David
£50
Lee Freeland
Best of luck Hooijdonk from the Freeland's
£50
Gary Smith
All the best pal🫡
£50
Dash & Harley
Go Uncle Davey!! Sounds like the best walkies ever!!!! Lots of love Dash & Harley xx woof woof
£50
Val Buchan
Good luck David! Your mum would be so proud of you (as she always was) xx
£30
James Cruickshank
Smash it Davey… run like you’ve just nicked a golf ball off the 12th at Auchmill Golf Course and the boy Ken’s Scott Mcqueens Da!!!
£27.05
Elizabeth Wickham
Good luck Davey, great cause and wishing you all the best of luck!
£27.05
Ajay Dalmeida
🏃♂️ Run Forrest Run !
£25
Gillian Smith
Good luck David it’s a great cause ❤️xx
