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My target 24 mi
I'm fundraising for Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month
Pancreatic cancer is the deadliest common cancer. Every day in the UK 24 people die from pancreatic cancer, and 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.
In January 2020, my uncle Antonio 'Tony' Romano began experiencing stomach and back pain. What seemed minor at first turned out to be a Stage 4 Pancreatic Cancer diagnosis on January 31st. The cancer had already spread to his liver, and we were told he had only weeks to live. Sadly, he passed away just 18 days later, on February 18th.
Even during this time, my uncle remained selfless, focusing only on his family.
So with November being Pancreatic Awareness Month, I’ve decided to set myself a challenge that I know will push me—running 24 miles in 24 days in November. It might not sound like much to some, but for me, it’s a real struggle, and that’s exactly why I’m doing it. Every mile I run is dedicated to raising awareness and funds for pancreatic cancer research in memory of my uncle.
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.
My donations could fund...
51
hours with a nurse on our support line
24
hours of early diagnosis research
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My Challenge for Challenge 24
I’ve decided to set myself a challenge that I know will push me—running 24 miles in 24 days in November. It might not sound like much to some, but for me, it’s a real struggle, and that’s exactly why I’m doing it. Every mile I run is dedicated to raising awareness and funds for pancreatic cancer research in memory of my uncle.
His strength and selflessness, even during his most difficult days, inspires me to push through my own challenges. Running has never come easy to me, but I want to show that we can overcome our personal struggles when we’re driven by something bigger than ourselves. By the end of the 24 days, I’ll have run 24 miles—and hopefully raised more awareness about pancreatic cancer and the importance of research.
Whether it’s an easy day or a hard one, every mile is meaningful because it brings me closer to my goal of honoring those we’ve lost and supporting those still fighting.
ShareThank you to my Sponsors
£10
Ava Wells
£20
Luisa Labbate
£20
Giuseppe Labbate
£10
Chiara
💜💜💜💜💜💜
£21.20
Lorraine Butler
❤️
£15
Louise N Shaun Cxx
Good luck Fran….. We know Tony is with you every step of the way ❤️❤️❤️
£26.50
Anne Ferguson
Great cause Fran, well done to you for taking this task.
£25
Nan And Grandad
£10.60
Charlie Wand
£21.20
Megan Miles
£15
Wilborneuk
£26.50
Emily F
£20
Zio Angelo And Zia Rachel
£26.50
Patrick Ferguson
Proud of you always. With you every step of the way X
£26.50
John And Kathryn Mills
£106
Ken, Toni, John, Celia Labbate
Great Cause! Thank you Francesca
£25
The Oldknows
£10.60
Laura & Nat Hammond
£10.60
Kathy Simpson
Well done & good luck, Francesca xxx
£20
Dave And Glenys
£31.80
Marisa Belli
£100
Kieran Ferguson
Good luck Francesca!!!!!
£21.20
Debbie Kelso
Good luck
£10.60
Johanna Anderson (patrick’s Dad’s Cousin)
Good luck
£26.50
Agnes Bond
All the best with this great cause. xx
£25
Maureen Mckerr
Good luck
£50
Nonna
Good luck. We love you. Nonni x
£15
Lizzie Butler
Amazing stuff x
£10.60
Fabrizio
Good luck Francesca x
£26.50
John Labbate
❤️
£10
Lucy Macarthur
So proud of you ❤️
£25
Eloise Griffiths
💜💜
£25
Josie-mae
💜💜💜💜💜
£26.50
Maxine Faulks
🤍🤍
£10.60
Amber
Lots of love x
£10
Giorgio
🤍
£10.60
Kat Heron
Well done Fran, you’ve got this xx
£25
Rachel And Gavin Hayward
Good luck Frankie and well done for facing the challenge. Such a good cause for such a cruel disease 🫶🏻
£25
Nadia Romano
£25
Vicki & Nathan Corden
❤️
£61.48
Adriana Batty
£58
Sabrina Romano
Zio , would of been very proud of you fran.😘 Miss him dearly,always in our hearts .💔💔❤️❤️
£25
Gianni Romano
£50
Luca Romano
Proud of you Fran. Miss you Zio x
£250
Mum & Dad ❤️💔
💔❤️
£25
