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I became involved in the Relay For Life Shetland committee in 2009. I had looked at the statistics of 1 in 2 people being diagnosed by cancer in their lifetime, and felt that I was likely to experience this.  

Sadly in February 2019 my father in law lost his battle with cancer. I was involved in his end of life care and saw first hand the effects of a terminal cancer diagnosis on the immediate family.  As a family we received excellent support from medical services, as well as family and friends.

My father in law was very keen on sports and had a great passion for football and golf.  He was very encouraging when I made the decision to start running; he always needed to know my times and distances. I started running in August 2018,  when I completed my first parkrun in Aberdeen. Throughout 2019 I completed both the Edinburgh and Shetland half marathons  I never thought I would get to a place where I would be embarking on a full Marathon! 

2020 was a particularly difficult year for many.  The pandemic affected many events. When our Relay For Life was cancelled, I made the decision to run my first marathon in memory of my father in law, and fundraise for CRUK.  I have been in training and I intend to run my marathon on 30th January 2021.

Thanks for taking the time to read my story  If you are able to make a donation to encourage me along the way I would be really grateful.

Martin


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£2000 Milestone
£2000 could fund the Dr Vicky Coyle's international trial called CHALLENGE for a week.
Personal Progress:
of Goal
£12,163 Raised £2,450.85 Gift Aid
£10,000.00
Fundraising honour roll
Adele, Michael and Frances Peterson
£100
+ £25 Gift Aid
Aileen Brown
£100
+ £25 Gift Aid
Alan o da Goudie's Family
£100
+ £25 Gift Aid
Anonymous
£1,158
+ £289 Gift Aid
Anonymous
£380
+ £95 Gift Aid
Anonymous
£55
+ £6 Gift Aid
Budgie
£100
+ £25 Gift Aid
Dan & Joan Thompson
£100
+ £25 Gift Aid
Ian and Margaret Robinson
£50
+ £12 Gift Aid
Ingrid Henderson - various cash donations
£515
+ £128 Gift Aid
Johnny and Netta Simpson
£100
Lyall ,Elaine & Ava
£100
+ £25 Gift Aid
Mark & laura
£100
+ £25 Gift Aid
Neil & Wendy Dswson
£100
+ £25 Gift Aid
R.G. Jamieson & Son
£100
+ £25 Gift Aid
Rack & Ruin (minus Martin)
£182
+ £45 Gift Aid
Robert and Julia Jamiy
£100
Ryan & Michelle
£250
+ £62 Gift Aid
Squad 23
£100
+ £25 Gift Aid
Victor, Lynn, Lauren & Harry
£200
+ £50 Gift Aid
Goal: £10,000.00

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