It’s coming up to a year since we lost my dad.

Many of you kindly sponsored me last year when I ran a half marathon to raise funds for pancreatic cancer research, and this February I’ll be taking part in the charity’s Run 50 Miles in February challenge to mark the anniversary.

So many people were incredibly generous last year, and while there’s absolutely no pressure, if you’re able to spare a few pounds I’d really appreciate it.

In the past year, enormous progress has been made in pancreatic cancer research, including simple breath tests now being trialled in GP surgeries to support earlier detection. The hope is that breakthroughs like this will help ensure no other families have to go through what we did, losing someone they love just 15 days after diagnosis.