Oliver's Run for Pancreatic Cancer

By Oliver Connon

I'm fundraising for Pancreatic Cancer UK.

Hi my name is Oliver and I am 7 years old. I wanted to raise money for pancreatic cancer as my grandfather 'papa' died of this horrible cancer in 2020. I miss him everyday and don't want other boys or girls to lose anyone close to them from this cancer .

So during January I am going to run 26.2 miles to try and raise as much money as possible to find a cure for pancreatic cancer! I would really appreciate any sponsorship money you can spare for this great cause. 

My donations could fund...

153 hours with a nurse on our Support Line

or

68 hours of early diagnosis research

My Achievements

Reached 100% of goal

Reached 50% of goal

Shared page

Self donated

My Updates

I did it!

I ran my last 1 mile this week with all my friends and family. We even had a lady from the radio station! It was so much fun running with all my friends, they cheered me on and we got to eat cake afterwards. I even got a trophy from mummy! I can't believe my little legs manged to run so far

Daily express

I am so excited I am in the paper! Mummy went and bought two papers on Saturday, she is so excited and so am I! 

Running with my cousins

We went away for the weekend for my uncles 40th birthday. Mummy and I ran 2.5 miles on the Saturday around a nature reserve. We saw wild ponies and lots of birds! It was my favourite run so far. I also got to run with my youngest cousin Lucas. He did so well and I loved running with him. I've only got 1 more mile to run with all my friends next week and I am so excited.

Running with Sky the dog

I really enjoyed my run after school today. I had more friends join me and even Sky the dog who ran alongside me. I can't believe how much money I've raised,thank you so much! I only 3.8 miles to run now!

Blustery Run

We went running on Sunday morning and it was very windy. My old childminder Helly came and ran with us which was so nice to have some company. She even brought me and Joshua some mini twirl chocolates to keep us going! I found the run a bit easier today and didn't get a stitch. We ran 2.7 miles and have now run 20.4 miles in total!

Hardest run to date

We went for a short run after school yesterday and it was so hard. My legs hurt and I got a stitch very quickly. I haven't been feeling very well this week, but mummy said we had to keep running. I cried on this run. But we ran another 2.1 miles and I feel very proud of myself. Lots of people have asked to come running with me which is amazing. My new t-shirt arrived this week, it is a bit big but I like wearing it as people know why I am running now. I've now run 17.7 miles...only 8.5 to go!

Over 15 miles complete!

This weekend I ran another 4.6 miles. This was my hardest run, my legs really hurt and I got a stitch. Mummy had to keep me going and keep bribing me with cake. We ran with friends today which was really fun. I've managed to run 15.6 miles and have raised over £500! Thank you so much everyone for all your support.

Mid week 3 mile run

Mummy and I went for a run after school today. We made it to old town cove and I felt very tired today. My hardest run I've done but we were joined by a Robin on our run so papa was definitely with us!

2nd Run

I managed to run another 3 miles on Sunday down the camel trail. My legs were pretty tired as I had just played in a football match, but I really want to try and hit my target! Thank you for all the sponsorship, I really appreciate it!

First 5 miles complete!

I ran my first 5 miles today along the camel trail. Mummy ran with me and we made it all the way to the slate quarry and back! My legs were quite tired at the end but I kept going. We had some fun music to run to which made me run faster!

Thank you to my Supporters

£500

The South Square Trust

£500

Anonymous

£156

Homeleigh Farm

What an inspiration to us all x thank you for letting us join in your final mile - with love Penny, Felix, Antonia and Molly

£104

Christopher Grimwade

Well done Oliver for running so far!

£104

Ann-marie Baxter

All the best Oliver in reaching your marathon goal. James was our dearest friend and I know he’d be so proud of what you’re doing for such a worthwhile cause x

£104

Dianne

Oliver you star! My uncle and cousin died of pancreatic cancer so I think you have done a wonderful thing raising money for this charity. It must have been really hard work. Well done!

£104

Nicola Chrimes

Well done Oliver! So proud of you taking on this challenge to raise money for pancreatic cancer UK in Papa's memory xx

£100

Andrew Blessley

£100

Miranda Connon

Good luck my little man! I am so proud of you and papa would be too! xxx

£75

Nicola Chrimes

Fantastic achievement Oliver! Thank you for raising money for Pancreatic Cancer UK in Papa's memory. He would be very proud of you, he loved you very much. Granny xxxx

£62.40

Becca Fenton

GO OLIVER! What a champ 👏🏼 John, Becca + Meg

£53.04

Susan From London

Well Done. Good on you for raising money to fight this cancer. I lost a good friend to this disease and I miss him too. You did well. Best wishes

£52

Harry Sprot

What a wonderful cause. Well done Oliver.

£52

Anonymous

We had my husband's funeral and he had pancreatic cancer. I wanted to help Oliver as our granddaughter is 7, the same as Oliver.

£52

Philip Chrimes

All kudos to Oliver and his mum; very inspiring. Philip and Pearl.

£52

Anonymous

🏆 well done Oliver !

£50

Josie M

Well done Oliver

£50

Jonathan Pascoe

Good luck Oliver

£40

Mrs Pat Johnson And Daughter, Maria Johnson

My beloved husband died from Pancreatic Cancer in 2014. He was a wonderful husband and father to our four children. He will always be missed. Of little Oliver; my family is amazed at how he completed that astonishing distance. We are very proud of him and hope a lot of people donate to this great cause. Congratulations and well done to him and his mum. X

£40

Nick And Sally

Well done what an amazing achievement! Nick and Sally xx

£40

Jon

Well done for completing your challenge mate x

£34

Zands

Incredible Oliver!!!!!!!!!

£31.88

Friends And Families In Padstow

Fantastic achievement Oliver, well done! Love friends and families in Padstow xx

£31.20

Phil, Rach, Sophia And Lucas

Great job little man. Grandpa would be proud of you. Keep going xxx

£31.20

Tracy And Peter Gage

Hello Oliver, very well done what an achievement! Your papa would be so proud of you. Congratulations to you and mummy. Love from Peter and Tracy Gage xxxx

£31.20

Brian Benn

£26

Anonymous

£26

Mike Button

Great work Oliver ! Keep going mate

£26

Susi Delisle

A huge well done Oliver!

£26

Suzie Callf

Well done Oliver you are doing so well and Grandpa would be so proud of you. Lots of love Suzie

£26

Anonymous

£26

Gareth, Lisa, Isabella And William

Fantastic effort, Oliver. Well done!

£26

Julie Moore

Well done Oliver, lots of love Julie Moore

£26

Linda Saunders

Well Done Oliver

£26

Lyn May

Wishing you all the best…of course you will make it… Love Lyn

£26

Sally, Ollie And Kids Xxx

Your Papa would be so so proud as I know your Mummy is. Sending all our love, you superstar xxx

£26

Doreen Francis

Well done Oliver x

£26

Janet Mcgowan

well done Oliver..fab running.x

£26

Johnny Murt

Well done Oliver - proud of you little fella x

£26

Pat Gray

Well Done Oliver, how proud your Papa would be. Pat x

£26

Andrew And Sue Saunders

Fondly remembering your Papa and the many fun times we spent with him. Well done Oliver. Papa would be very proud of you

£26

Padstow Sealife Safaris

Well done Oliver

£26

Bob Baker

Congratulations and well done Oliver - you are a real inspiration. Have a great time today when you complete your mission.

£26

Stuart And Cheryl Cockcroft

Well done Grandad would be really proud of you.

£26

Gill Harris

I heard your story on the radio - what a fantastic achievement. Well done

£26

Anonymous

£25

Roz Penrose

Well done Oliver, keep going xx

£25

Gordon Ridgway

Well done Oliver

£20.80

Sarah And Damien Burley

You are such a trooper! Keep up the hard work. You are going to smash it. Best of luck for the next 10 miles. The Burleys xx

£20.80

Andrew & Rachel

Amazing Oliver. Keep up with the great running for a great cause xx

£20.80

Kev, Roxy, Freddie, Leo And Reuben

Brilliant Oliver!

£20.80

Tania Grubb

Well done Oliver, absolutely brilliant 😊

£20.80

Anonymous

Good work Oliver,

£20.80

Matt And Jo

Well done Oliver! 😊

£20.80

Anonymous

Well done Oliver, keep up the good work in memory of your Grandfather.

£20.80

Rhian Thompson

Well done Oliver. A cause very close to my heart.

£20.80

Johnny, Cam, Eddie And Sonny

Go Oliver! Xx

£20.80

Mrs Bruce

Keep up the good work!

£20

Mrs Sanders

Well done Oliver! Mrs Sanders x

£20

Anthony

Well done

£20

Mrs Whitford

A great achievement Oliver, well done!

£20

Gill Pascoe

Amazing, keep going Oliver! Love Gill xxx

£20

Anonymous

What a fantastic thing for you to do! Well done on your run & raising money for such a great cause. Wishing you lots of love xxx

£20

Hayley Sibley

£20

Anonymous

£15.60

Emma Holmes

Go Oliver! Am sure your papa would be so proud!!

£15.60

Ema Excell

An amazing achievement! Well done Oliver 👏

£15.60

Harry And Rosie Xxx

Go Oliver! We will meet you one day to help clock up some miles!

£15.60

Sarah Hogg

Well done Oliver. I saw your great challenge on Spotlight and wanted to contribute to your fundraising. Your grandad would be very proud of you.

£15

Nicki Morris

Well done Oliver!

£14.56

Terence Young

I wish you luck on your endeavour.

£14.56

Anonymous

Well done young lad.

£14.56

Jo Button

Oliver you (and your mum!) are an inspiration, such a worthy cause, well done guys xx

£14.56

Alison Lewis

Well done Oliver xx

£14.56

Karen Chappell

Well done Oliver, to your mum and all your friends for your achievement. Your granddad would be very proud of you.

£14.56

Gerri Pomeroy

We done Oliver, your Papa would be so proud of you! Keep going! Love Gerri and John

£14.56

Patricia Dimberline

Well done Oliver. Keep going for Papa, he will be proud of you.

£10.40

James Foster

Well done Oliver,what a fantastic effort you have made to raise all this money. Your Papa and your family and friends will be so proud of you, (and so am I). And I can tell you that not many people would have carried on running with a stitch so that makes you a true little hero. I hope you raise lots and lots and lots of money. because you have achieved so much .

£10.40

Helly And Johnny

Keep going dude... Your doing amazing... 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️... 😘🥰😘

£10.40

Louis Hoskin

Well done Oliver!

£10.40

Anonymous

£10.40

Carolyne Kemp

Well done Oliver. Xx

£10.40

Karen Leach

Well Done Oliver :)

£10.40

Joy Broadway

Keep running Oliver and for a great cause. Well Done! Love from Joy Louie Lottie and Winnie Woo xxx

£10.40

Luke And Chloe

Keep up the the good work Oliver

£10.40

Maisie And Amber

Amazing running Oliver! You are doing so well! I was broken after the first 3 miles we did and you have now done over 20 miles! xx

£10.40

Chris Murphy

Amazing running little legend! Chris xx

£10.40

Mandie, Tamba, Marley & Maya

Absolutely incredible effort, Oliver. You are an inspiration 😍 good luck with your final run

£10.40

Anonymous

Good luck to finish your marathon. You are so kind and caring. Congratulations on your achievement.

£10.40

Yvonne

Keep running Connor, coz you are doing an amazing thing

£10.40

Sandra Stillman

What a lovely way to show your love for your papa Well done Oliver

£10.40

Jane Ella

Well done Oliver. I read about your challenge in the daily express. It's a great thing you are doing for a great cause. I'm sure your Papa would be really proud of you.

£10.40

Sarah Bond

Well done Oliver - what you have achieved is amazing

£10.40

Anonymous

£10.40

Alisen Hills

You’re an inspiration to us all xx Lots of love Alisen Joseph Jess and willow xxx

£10.40

Susan Hope

My Dad and Sister died from pancreatic cancer. Thank you Oliver for doing such a positive thing to raise money for a very overlooked cancer.

£10.40

Jane , Mac And Sowenna

Well done Oliver, what a great thing you are doing. You should be so proud of yourself x

£10

Suzie

Such brilliant running. Well done Oliver! Love Suzie xx

£10

Granny Janet

Great achievement Oliver. Love Granny Janet xx

£10

Beauden Snell

You can do it Oliver!

£10

Barbara Francis

£10

Natalie Kittel

Good luck Oliver, so proud of you little man xxx

£10

Ben And Amy

Well done!

£10

Liz And Peter Clerehugh

Your grandpa would be very proud of you, well done Oliver x

£10

Sandy Price

£5.20

Natalie Bond

Keep going Oliver! Well done - Papa would be very proud of you. Love Natalie, Ben, Lottie and Dougie xxx

£5.20

Babs Guard

GO Oliver. Well done champ, that’s a very long way. Much love to you from Matt and Babs

£5.20

Jayne

Amazing - well done Oliver🙌🏃‍♂️

£5.20

Andy Perkins

An inspiration! Good lad, you’ve got this!

£5.20

Karen Ng

£5.20

Amie & Andy

Well done Oliver!!!! 👍🏼🥰

£5.20

Michael Shearing

Well done you are doing amazing

£5.20

Faye

Well done Oliver!

£5.20

Susan And Cobi

Good on u Oliver 👏 xx

£5

Corrina

Amazing! Well done Oliver! ❤️

£5

Sarah

Amazing achievement Oliver! Well done!

£5

Janine

Well done Oliver. You should be very proud of yourself as it will help towards curing cancer x

£3

Sunny P