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Help for Pancreatic Cancer

By Dave Parry

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I am fundraising for Pancreatic Cancer UK.

Pancreatic cancer is tough – tough to diagnose, tough to treat and tough to research. And, in the uncertain times we’re currently experiencing, things have become even tougher for people with pancreatic cancer. Having lost my wife to pancreatic cancer earlier this year, I always intended to do charitable things to help those with pancreatic cancer.

I’m taking on Challenge 24 at home to raise money for this vital cause because 24 people are still dying every day from pancreatic cancer. The challenge will be to complete 12 5k runs and 12 7k walks during the next 24 days.

Please support me and my fundraising. Together we can make a difference and fund life-saving research.

Thank you.

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Well, here we are, my 24 day challenge for Pancreatic Cancer UK completed. 88 km running and 127 km walking. A couple of blisters but luckily no injuries (except twisting my ankle putting washing on the line).
Now it is completed, it's quite sad really as I must say I enjoyed it and the fundraising for a charity so close to my heart.

Going through the challenge, I kept reminding myself of the battle that my wife had with Pancreatic Cancer and how strong she was during horrendously difficult times. It was a battle which she could never win but the strength and courage she showed will be with me forever.

I would like to thank you all for you support along the way, it was so comforting to have your wonderful comments, encouragement and good luck wishes throughout. Thank you all also for donations to Pancreatic Cancer UK charity.  A total of £896 raised way exceeded my original target.  Hopefully this will help to bring us closer to understanding this disease.

So, that's it for the time being, once again thank you all keep safe and look after yourself.

Dave.

Day 24, walk

Well, the last day. An 11k walk primarily along canals and river. I will post an update later on this evening.

Day 23

Final run of the challenge, determined to do a good one even though it was 24 degrees.  Furthest I've run 10.8k . Really chuffed with that.

Day 22 walk

Started today thinking, take it easy a hot one tomorrow for a run!....12k later got home.  Brilliant to see so many houses with VE day banners and parties covering 4 or 5 houses all the ones I saw were obeying social distancing rules which is great to see some common sense.

Day 21

Run today.  Would you believe it, twisted my ankle putting washing on the line yesterday. Wasnt sure what it would be like. The real problem was the heat. Very humid so only completed 7 k

Day 20

10k walk today. Nothing too exciting but the weather was perfect for walking this evening.

Day 19 Run

Well finally managed to do a 10k. Didn't expect to when I started out 19 days ago. 

Day 18 walk

Quite a leisurely stroll today just over 5 miles.

Day 17

Another run. Decided to see how far I could go this time. 9.49 k, quite cuffed really. Two fit bit maps showing the run and walk back. One day I might just be able to get home running !

Day 16

After yesterday's effort, took it easy today. More of a stroll than a brisk walk.

Day 15

Hi.  Today I challenged myself on a different route I hadn't done before. I was really pleased to run 8.34k then ran out of steam. Trouble was I was still 5k from home so walked the rest! Hope my legs can take it.

Day 14

Walk today. Less scenery for photos so not many to show.

Day 13

Decided to run a flat route today, along canal and river, decided to keep going after 5k. Managed to do 7.5k. Aching a bit now.

Day 12

Woah, we half way there,
Woah livin' on a prayer,
Take my hand we'll make it I swear, 
Woah livin' on a prayer. 
Did a walk today Sirhowy Valley Country Park.
A bit wet but still did it.

Day 11

Cooler today, also decided to take a flatter route. Actually ran 6k before being confronted with steep hills to get back home.

Day 10.

Another lovely day. Decided to go on a route I haven't done before. The Altyryn nature trail. Very up and down with several inter-winding footpaths. Lovely walking through the trees and even  found a small natural pond.

Day 9

Well here we are, another Saturday, not sure it feels like one.  Just a run today. Found it difficult today, probably walked too far yesterday. 

Day 8

Well its day 8, a third of the way through the challenge. No injuries...yet (touch wood). Today I did what I shall call the bridges walk.  Along the river usk past all the bridges that cross it in Newport. Some photos to follow ranging from the Transporter bridge to the built in 1906 to the new foot bridge built in 2006. Walk took a bit longer than I thought it would so I apologise for using more than 1 hour exercise time.

Day 7

Hi there. Run today, too hot really, left it till about 6 but still too hot. No photos today.

Day 6

Today's walk centred around the "Gollars", originally an iron age hill fort. It boasts some of the best views in Newport in all directions. It is also thought that the hill protected the Gaer houses during the second world war when  German aircraft raided Newport from the west. The gollars has special memories for me as it was where I spent many houes walking with my wife and our dog.

Day 5

Technology let's you down. Fitbit watch stopped on me after 3.1k, so no data. Anyway route same as day 3. Not a teribly exciting update but at least it was completed  

Day 4

A walk day today. Followed a road route through the Ridgeway (posh area of Newport). 

Day 3

Hi. Made a mistake of doing too much gardening today. Run was hard work but completed it.. Just! No photos today, will keep them for walking days, it's easier.
Bye.

Day 2

Walk today. Used canal route approx 8k so went over my hour. Some photos on the way. Those photographers amongst you, a bit limited with the camera phone.

Day by day update

Day 1, fitbit watch stopped working!!! Anyway, 5 k run completed, no time available.

Thank you to my Sponsors

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Anonymous

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Peter Taylor

Congratulations on completing your 24-day challenge. My wife and I also lost a dear friend to pancreatic cancer in April.

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Larry Benjamin

Well done mate !!

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Neil Lock

Inspirational Dave, what a fantastic achievement!

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Jackie And Kevin

Well done Dave

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Nhs Gwent Hospital C6e And C6w Wards

Well done.

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Josie Sadler

Keep going Dave

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Jacqueline Breen (stephens)

Hi Dave, Glad to be able to support you as you remember your wife. Your wonderful mum and dad keep me informed. Keep well....keep running

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Dave Beattie

Sorry to hear about the loss of your wife Dave. Good luck with the rest of the challenge.

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Andy

Well done Dave - stay strong

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Joseph Key

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Gareth Griffiths

Stay strong & stay safe Dave👏👏

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Shaun Pettitt

Well done Dave, keep going mate!

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Paul Winney

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John And Claire Turp

Brilliant effort Dave

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James Parry

Well done son

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Ben Bridgewater

Great work Dave! A great cause and a massive effort by you. Keep it up!!!

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Anonymous

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Sally Boswell

Good luck David

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Elen Rowlands

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John Fowles

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Brooke & Paige

Go on Pops xx

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Sarah Thomas

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Mark Boswell

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Wayne Nurden

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Christopher Bonnell

Good luck!

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Ian Knox

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Janet Murray

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Mark Pitts

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Jason Rees

Great idea Dave

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Scott Williams

Good luck Dave.

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Sharon Garrill

Good luck x

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Anna Gwyer

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Teresa Jenkins

Good luck Dave x

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Bob Dalgleish

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David Evans

Keep up the challenge!

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John Alderton

Much love mate.

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Dave Parry