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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.
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.
My Achievements
Has fundraising page
Updated profile pic
Added a blog post
Self donated
Shared page
Thanked donor
Has received 10 donations
Reached 25% of fundraising target
Amount raised £750
Reached fundraising goal
Increased target
Reached distance goal
My Updates
Chicago Marathon 2026
Wednesday 15th AprThis year, I will be running Chicago Marathon in support of the amazing charity, World Cancer Research Fund (partly for the challenge, partly for the atmosphere, and mostly for a cause that touches all of us in one way or another).
While I have always been up for a small 5k or a parkrun, this is my first ever marathon, and I am already questioning my decision! Training has already been an adventure! Blisters, early mornings, and a lot of questionable life choices are guaranteed, but knowing why I am doing this keeps me going.
Cancer has affected so many people I love. We sadly lost my Grandad to bowel cancer when I was young, and we’ve always felt his absence when we continue to make wonderful memories as a family. Since then, cancer has continued to impact my friends and family in different ways.
That’s why I'm raising money for the World Cancer Research Fund, supporting vital work into prevention, research, and awareness. If my sore legs can help make even a small difference, it’ll be more than worth it.
If you’re able to donate, I would be incredibly grateful. Thanks so much for your support and wish me luck!!
ShareThank you to my Sponsors
£55.88
Ali Silk
£54.75
Auntie Jan Xx
Good luck, take care and stay safe xxx
£54.75
Sarah
You will smash it Josie!! Xxx
£50
Anonymous
£50
Josh & Lien Silk French
GL
£50
Georgia Cain-greaves
This is amazing, and you will be amazing too! All the best with the run and hope you have a great time in Chicago.
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Zac Djellab
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Angèle And Graham Silk
Good luck Josie, we know you will smash it! Hope you get a chance to enjoy a bit of Chicago too. Lots of love from Graham and Angèle xx
£50
Sandra Sharratt
Good luck Josie - I will be cheering you on all the way - from the comfort of my couch!!
£28
Glen Watson
Go Josie, good on yer girl. A very worthy cause. Hope you enjoy the experience. x
£27.40
Hamshini
WOOOHOOO!! All the best for the Marathon! You will smash it!!
£27.40
Dawe Esther
£26
Chery Gibson
Good luck
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Anonymous
£25
Harry Pearce
Good luck! 🙂
£25
Amit Tyagi
Good luck!
£25
Saskia Walsh
£22.80
Hannah Cane
Great cause Josie. Good luck with it.
£22.32
Andrew Milne
Best of luck, Josie! You are running for a really important cause
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Charlotte Morris
Good luck Josie!!!
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Anonymous
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Deej & Harriet
Good luck Jos! Sure you’ll smash it! Lots of love xx
£17.89
Alicia Kember
Go Josie!! You’ve got this! It’s such an amazing thing to do for an incredible cause! Sending you so much love and speedy vibes xx
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Milli
jos you superstar, go smash it !! Xx
£15
Sonali M
Well Done Josie, you'll absolutely blitz the marathon! Such an important and worthy cause, am sure your Grandad is so proud (as we all are)! You got this :)
£11.31
Danielle
GO GIRL!!!
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Josephine Sharratt
£5
Nicola Cowan
Good luck!
£5
You are amazing!!!! Go smash it ❤️