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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
£250
Mum & Dad ❤️💔
£106
Ken, Toni, John, Celia Labbate
Great Cause! Thank you Francesca
£100
Kieran Ferguson
Good luck Francesca!!!!!
£61.48
Adriana Batty
£58
Sabrina Romano
Zio , would of been very proud of you fran.😘 Miss him dearly,always in our hearts .💔💔❤️❤️
£50
Nonna
Good luck. We love you. Nonni x
£50
Luca Romano
Proud of you Fran. Miss you Zio x
£31.80
Marisa Belli
£26.50
Emily F
£26.50
John And Kathryn Mills
£26.50
Agnes Bond
All the best with this great cause. xx
£26.50
Anne Ferguson
Great cause Fran, well done to you for taking this task.
£26.50
Maxine Faulks
🤍🤍
£26.50
Patrick Ferguson
Proud of you always. With you every step of the way X
£26.50
John Labbate
❤️
£25
Maureen Mckerr
Good luck
£25
Francesca Romano
£25
Gianni Romano
£25
Vicki & Nathan Corden
❤️
£25
Nadia Romano
£25
Nan And Grandad
£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
The Oldknows
£25
Josie-mae
💜💜💜💜💜
£25
Eloise Griffiths
💜💜
£21.20
Megan Miles
£21.20
Debbie Kelso
Good luck
£21.20
Lorraine Butler
❤️
£20
Dave And Glenys
£20
Luisa Labbate
£20
Zio Angelo And Zia Rachel
£20
Giuseppe Labbate
£15
Lizzie Butler
Amazing stuff x
£15
Wilborneuk
£15
Louise N Shaun Cxx
Good luck Fran….. We know Tony is with you every step of the way ❤️❤️❤️
£10.60
Johanna Anderson (patrick’s Dad’s Cousin)
Good luck
£10.60
Laura & Nat Hammond
£10.60
Kathy Simpson
Well done & good luck, Francesca xxx
£10.60
Charlie Wand
£10.60
Kat Heron
Well done Fran, you’ve got this xx
£10.60
Amber
Lots of love x
£10.60
Fabrizio
Good luck Francesca x
£10
Ava Wells
£10
Chiara
💜💜💜💜💜💜
£10
Giorgio
🤍
£10
Lucy Macarthur
So proud of you ❤️
💔❤️