Hello Everyone!
On 17th May, I’ll be running the Sunderland Half Marathon to raise money for a pancreatic cancer charity. This cause was chosen together with my beautiful Auntie Linda, and it means a great deal to me personally.Pancreatic cancer is still underfunded compared to many other charities, yet it affects so many families. I won’t go into detail about my Auntie Linda’s story, but I can say we’ve seen first-hand how quickly and cruelly this disease can take the people we love. My lovely Nanna Jean and Auntie Heather were also taken from us by this illness, which makes this challenge even more meaningful.
I chose to take on the Sunderland Half not only to support this cause, but also to give myself a reason to keep running during what is a difficult time. Running has always been a huge support for my mental health, and this feels like a positive way to channel that.
Thank you so much for any support - it truly means the world 🩷 Love Jess xxx
Some facts;
*Pancreatic cancer receives around only 1% of National Cancer Research Institute partners’ research spend.
*Late diagnosis is a major problem. Around 80% of pancreatic cancer patients are diagnosed at a point when the disease is metastatic – i.e. spread to other organs and when surgery is not an option. For this cohort of metastatic patients, the average survival is just 2-6 months.
*Pancreatic Cancer Charity goes above and beyond for everyone affected by this disease. Right now, half of people with pancreatic cancer die within three months of diagnosis. Families are left with only hope to hold onto. They need more. So, we do more.
We bring more breakthroughs through research, more change through campaigning, and more support through our expert nurses. We make more noise because people have gone unheard. We are relentless because the disease is ruthless. Every penny raised goes to such an important cause.
My donations could fund...
43 hours with a nurse on our Support Line
or
19 hours of early diagnosis research
My Achievements
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Thank you to my Sponsors
£21.84
Bill Duke
£20
Doris
Good luck Jess. You've got this. Love Doris xx
£53.32
David Spiers
£16.56
Lindsay P Xxx
Your Aunty Linda would be so proud of you gorgeous girl, and thank you for an opportunity to support a cause so close to my own heart too. Lots of love
£6.11
Lois Lynn
Good Luck Jess! Xxx
£11.33
Anth
£144.16
Neil Rough
Keep at it and enjoy the run your auntie Linda will be cheering you on, as will I xx
£10
Karen
Go smash it Jess. Love Karen xx
£10
Doreen Scott
Good Luck Jess xx
£11.09
Jordan
He’s there lad! xxx
£27.05
Michael Richardson
Good luck mate. sure you will smash it Jessy P
£10
Jess
You’ll smash it! Love from Jess, Wrighty & Jude xxx
£25
Joanne Smith
You are amazing Jess. Let's kick Pancreatic Cancers arse.. ! GOOD LUCK do your Auntie Linda proud xxx
£11.33
Gill Campbell
Good luck Jess & lots of love xx
£25
Mart Petty
£21.84
Ali & Marty
Wishing you the best of luck Jess! Such an incredible challenge for such an important cause. Pancreatic cancer affects so many lives, and what you’re doing truly makes a difference. We’ll be cheering you on every step of the way! Xxx
£20
Geoff Drennan
£5
Maxi Fc
To Mam good luck love you love Maximus xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx xxxx xxxxxxxxxx̌xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
£10
Summer Drennan
Good lucky mam u will do great on the day so here is £10. Love Summer xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
£21.84
Anonymous
£53.32
David Spiers
Go Jess.
£10
Rita Drennan
£6.11
Nicola Thompson
£27.05
Jane Butterworth
Good luck with your run Jess x
£21.84
Abbey Graham
Best of luck Jess Lots of Love 💗
£11.33
Kirsty Graham
£25
Paul Whatmore
Good luck Jess, do it for a great cause!
£20
Carl
£11.33
Adrienne Scott
Good luck Jess xxx
£53.32
Valerie Norris
Well done Jess, it's a good cause Love from Aunty Val x
£53.32
Roger Boydell-smith
Good luck Jess
£61.70
Lindsay Jarvis
Good luck from Sue and Lindsay
£10
Sarah Mccririck
So proud of you Jess. Well done 🩷
£27.05
Auntie Sharon
😘
£42.79
Megan Shickle
Smash it my pet 🩷🩷🩷🩷
£10
Katie
Well done Jess! Great cause x
£106
Linda Rough
Thank you for doing this my gorgeous girl. It means a lot.Love you millions xxx
£106
Neil Rough
Good on you Jess. I am sure you will raise a good sum and do well on the day. Lots of Love Uncle Neil
I hope you reach your target, or even beat it. Good luck and take it easy on the run 🤎🤎🤎 xxxxxxxx