Thank you for your interest in donating to this very important cause. My name is Graham, and at nearly 60 years old, I work on the frontline in the Ambulance Service for the NHS. Since March 2023, I have been living with cancer and heart failure. I am lucky though, I got to it early.

I have had 5 major surgeries since March 2024 to fix the heart and remove the cancerous tumours. I credit the wonderful staff at the NHS for saving my life, but I would not be here if I wasn’t physically fit enough to fight so it seems perfect that I should run this Half Marathon to raise funds and awareness for these life changing conditions.

My wonderful dog Maisie will hopefully be running the last few hundred metres with me. She has been to most hospital visits with me, has helped me remain calm and kept my blood pressure at a normal level.

I have no doubt that running was a major reason I was able to recover so quickly after the surgeries.

Sadly, we all know someone who has cancer. Some of us have lost loved ones to it. We are all aware that without the NHS our lives would be so different, and right now we need to help it as much as we can. Thank you for reading my story, and thank you for hopefully donating if you are able.

For Mum, Jim & Craig who is now fighting the fight of his life. x