My Activity Tracking
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mi
My target 63 mi
I'm running 63 miles for Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month
I’m taking on this challenge in memory of my Dad, Dave, who loved running and was a multiple marathon finisher! Although I don’t have his natural running talents, I hope to make him proud. I will challenge myself to run/walk 63 miles in November, a mile for each year of my Dad’s life.
In November 2022, my wonderful Dad got diagnosed with Pancreatic Cancer. With such a positive attitude he took on intense Chemotherapy to shrink the tumour on the tail of his Pancreas. After 6 months and 12 rounds of 3 day chemotherapy sessions, he had a surgery to remove his tumour. An 8 hour surgery was able to remove the tumour from his pancreas.
He was able to enjoy a holiday to Lanzarote with my Mum where he filmed his classic vlog-style videos to send home to my brother, Will and I.
In October, the cancer had returned and had spread to his stomach. He passed away on the 4th December 2023 after a year long admirable fight against this horrible disease.
My Dad was my favourite person, his attitude towards everything was inspiring. He would always put his family before himself. There was nothing he wasn’t willing to help someone with. He loved singing and dancing in the kitchen on a Saturday morning, feeding the birds in the garden and a well-earned holiday. He was clever, kind and had some excellent Dad jokes up his sleeve. He was my go-to for advice, the wisest man I’ve ever known! There is so much more I could say about my Dad; I will hold onto our precious memories forever.
He would say to me often ‘if I’d have made different decisions in life I wouldn’t be where I am today with your Mum, you & Will, that’s why I have no regrets’.
Although his fantastic life isn’t defined by his cancer, he would still want his legacy to leave a difference for those left behind. In his words ‘take the time to contact your friends, colleagues and loved ones and ask that they get themselves checked out. The same goes to you. Early detection is so important.’
More research into Pancreatic Cancer is vital for there to be better treatment and outcomes for those who are suffering. My Dad’s hope for the future was that if at least 1 person could be saved from him sharing his story to urge early detection & encourage more funds into Pancreatic research then that’s a success.
If you could spare any money to support this challenge and donate to Pancreatic Cancer UK, that would be amazing.
Thank you all.
Love you forever Dad 💙
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Pancreatic cancer is the deadliest common cancer. More than half of people die within three months of diagnosis.
Survival rates for other cancers have improved dramatically in recent years. But decades of underfunding mean we still don’t have the tests and treatments to tackle this disease. People with pancreatic cancer have been overlooked and ignored for far too long.
That’s why I’m fundraising for Pancreatic Cancer UK and I'd really appreciate your support. Your donations will support vital, world-leading research, ensure specialist nurses are there to take more calls and fuel campaigns to drive positive change.
Together, we will bring more than hope to people affected by pancreatic cancer.
My donations could fund...
48
hours with a nurse on our support line
23
hours of early diagnosis research
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My Updates
Week 1 Done
I’ve completed 12 miles of my challenge so far this week. I’m not a natural runner so it’s mainly been intervals of running and walking but I definitely feel like my running has improved massively already!Thank you to my Sponsors
£34
Francesca Bennett
£10
Grandad Giovanni
£10
Alex
Your Dad would be so proud of you both! Lots of love, Alex xxx
£20
Annie Clayton
Proud of you Fran xxx
£20
Colm
£14
Belle Valles
You’re amazing! Well done, Fran
£14.84
Joanna Falkner
Well done 👍
£113.42
Will Bennett
Dad would be so proud of you, you've set an ambitious goal and absolutely smashed it!
£21.20
Molly Pocock
£15.90
Corinne Branciaroli Branciaroli
Well done Fran, I can only imagine how close to your hearth this must be, and, I know the whole community needs better treatment for pancreatic cancer...thank you for this fundraising!
£10.60
Lorna
Well done Fran!
£5.30
Amy Lennon
Good Luck Fran! What an amazing way to raise awareness <3
£15.90
Henry Brigden
Good luck Fran! What an amazing way to honour your dad
£10.60
Anonymous
£15.53
Michal Fleszar
£106
Keith Meaney
Good luck Fran with this challenge in memory of your dad
£10
Bethan King
Well done on all the running Fran 🫶🏼I’m sure your dad would be so proud xx
£10
Beth Hill
£21.20
Siobhan & Patrick
Good Luck Fran!! 🎉💜🏃🏻♀️
£10
Dom Hill
£31.80
Shaun Devine
£14
Roberto Ranieri
Amazing initiative!!!! Way to go 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻
£20
Michael Botevyle
£5.30
Clare Blakeborough
£5.30
Sophie Fagaragan
Run Fran Run
£10.60
Geetha A
£10.60
Anonymous
£26.50
Richard
Good luck Fran!
£21.20
Katrina Dann
One week down! You’ve got this Fran! Sending love!
£105
Rain Stiles
I am extremely proud of you and I know your dad would be as well! Keep going we believe in you!!
£5.30
Anonymous
£26.50
Amanda Edgley
Keep up the good work Fran.Your Dad would be so proud of you.Lots of love.Mandy& Graham xx
£15.90
Abbie Mills
Good luck Fran you’ll smash it xx
£21.20
Danielle & Patrick
£10
Lauren James
Proud of you Fran!!
£26.50
Mark Allinson
I’m so pleased to support you in memory of your lovely dad.
£26.50
Adam Hart
What a beautifully written piece and what wonderful memories 💕 good luck Fran!
£10.60
Rachel Penny
You go girlie!! Proud of you and love ya xxx
£15.90
Abbie
£15.90
Abbie
£15
Katie Foulds
Good luck ❤️ what a lovely thing to do in his memory xx
£15
Mandy Hendry
Good Luck I am sure your dad would be very proud of you !!
£15.90
Jack Ferguson
£26.50
Jenna Hart
You go girl💕
£25
Jane
Loads of luck Francesca - can imagine the smile 😊 on your Dad's face with the way you have chosen to fundraise xx
£25
Josie Edwards
Good luck Fran! You’ve got this ❤️
£26.50
Bethany Streek
Proud of you always💓
£26.50
Lara Bennett
Your dad & I are very proud of you. You're going to smash this Francesca. Love Mum xx
£10
Denise Harms
What a great thing to do, good luck xx
£15
O W
£14.84
Jess Hannam
This is amazing, good luck Francesca!
£10.60
Eleanor Johnson
Great cause, good luck x
£10.60
Louise Blaney
You'll smash this Fran!! Good luck xxx
£10.60
Tanvi Raut
A great cause - good luck with your run ❤️
£10.60
Tom
Good luck Fran!
£21.20
Kayleigh Falkner
£21.20
Adam Summersfield
£10
Molly Hayter
Good luck Fran!! Wonderful thing to do in memory of your Dad xx
£15
Rowan Speed
£26.50
Lauren Ruth
Proud of you x
£14
Sarah Goebel
Good luck, your Dad was a very special man
£26.50
Brad
Good luck Fran!!
£15.90
George Bouverat
£14
Alex Mcangus
£25
