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Physician connects with patients by running the London Marathon

Runners take part in a road race on a bridge beneath a Willis Avenue Bridge sign. The sun is shining, and one runner in the centre is smiling and waving at the camera. Other runners are seen in various athletic outfits.

Physician connects with patients by running the London Marathon

A doctor from Arkansas is fundraising in honour of her loved ones and cancer patients.

Cancer survivor runs the London Marathon in memory of his dad

A man with dark hair and a striped shirt smiles and looks to his left while holding a baby in a white babygrow who is reaching forward and smiling. They are indoors, sitting at a table with bottles and cups.

Cancer survivor runs the London Marathon in memory of his dad

A man who was diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma is running the London Marathon for prevention research.

From classroom to finish line: retired teacher to complete six world marathons

A smiling woman with long brown hair wears a Tokyo Marathon 2024 shirt and multiple medals round her neck, standing in front of a cityscape seen through large windows.

From classroom to finish line: retired teacher to complete six world marathons

A retired schoolteacher from the Greater Houston area will complete the World Marathon Majors to help fund cancer prevention research.

Cape Town runner targets London Marathon inspired by her mum’s cancer journey

A smiling woman wearing a blue hydration vest and earphones takes a selfie whilst jogging on the side of an empty road, saluting with one hand. Trees and grass line the edge of the road under a partly cloudy sky.

Cape Town runner targets London Marathon inspired by her mum’s cancer journey

Raine Scott Anderson will run the TCS London Marathon following years of uncertainty after her mother’s neuroendocrine cancer diagnosis

Runner to complete World Marathon Majors for cancer prevention research

Val – A smiling woman holds up a finisher's medal in front of a Chicago Marathon backdrop, wearing a race number and sports kit.

Runner to complete World Marathon Majors for cancer prevention research

A runner from New York will take on the TCS London Marathon this April with a goal that extends far beyond the finish line

Vet turns grief into action with the London Marathon

A man smiles as he hugs two young girls, one on each side, all close together and looking at the camera. The girls appear happy and affectionate, wearing light-coloured clothing.

Vet turns grief into action with the London Marathon

A veterinarian from New Jersey will travel across the Atlantic Ocean to fundraise for cancer prevention research in her dad’s memory

Runner takes on three-month marathon challenge in memory of best friend

Runner takes on three-month marathon challenge in memory of best friend

A runner from North Devon is taking on an extreme endurance challenge after losing his best friend to brain cancer

Triple bowel cancer tragedy drives the Beard and the Twiglet on

James Radford running for World Cancer Research Fund

Triple bowel cancer tragedy drives the Beard and the Twiglet on

When James Radford, aka the Beard, got married it was one of the happiest days of his life. But someone was missing from that special day

‘Racing as Wolverine gives me a purpose’

‘Racing as Wolverine gives me a purpose’

Our amazing supporter John Steventon has raised nearly £2,000 by undertaking HYROX races. But facing a skin cancer diagnosis has proved to be one of his biggest challenges

Marking the UK’s National Day of Reflection

For the National Day of Reflection, we’re sharing the story of Mary Towsey, a painter who supported our work until the end of her life

‘The hardest thing of my life’ – our inspirational London Marathon runners

‘The hardest thing of my life’ – our inspirational London Marathon runners

Many of our 2025 London Marathon runners are competing in honour of parents who have faced a cancer diagnosis in recent years

Dealing with bereavement at Christmas

An elderly woman and a younger woman sit on a patterned sofa, smiling and looking at a photo album together in a cosy room with floral wallpaper.

Dealing with bereavement at Christmas

Michael Clark, our Head of Legacy and In-memory Development, gives his personal take on how to deal with missing someone you love during the festive season

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