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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.
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
Thank you to my Sponsors
£259
Rachael Boyle
£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
£50
Dash & Harley
Go Uncle Davey!! Sounds like the best walkies ever!!!! Lots of love Dash & Harley xx woof woof
£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
Ajay Dalmeida
🏃♂️ Run Forrest Run !
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