I’m running the Manchester Half-Marathon on the 12th October in memory of my dad, Wayne Blear, who died from cancer 10 years ago.

I’m raising money to benefit Wigan & Leigh Hospice, which looked after him, me and my mum. Any donation will help support the work of this great place.

More information about Wigan & Leigh Hospice: Wigan and Leigh Hospice provides expert palliative care to local people. The Hospice has an in-patient unit as well as community teams helping patients in their own homes and in care homes.