Dragonfly Cancer Trust

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Emma

Emma

My Story

Why am "I" running? Is probably the best question anyone could ask me, half marathon running and Emma don't ordinarily trip off the toungue!!

But, when I was asked at a Christmas party if I was running, I said YES without thinking - why not! I remember when Josie's Dragonfly Trust first started, there was a small shop selling dragonfly gifts in Hexham, where I remember buying my daughter a necklace. Roll forward 15 years and it's become a superb national charity supporting young patients with terminal cancer. Their focus is on making memories, making moments matter with their loved ones. As a photographer, I totally relate to that ethos. 

Running the GNR has always been something I thought I could never do, but I just realised that actually I can do it, I just need to say yes. So here goes nothing. I have my training schedule and my new running shoes and I'll try and keep updates. I have plenty of people to run with, am a member at my local gym, plus my friend Kate regularly runs 10ks and half marathons so I feel I have a good support network around me. Lets see what 2026 brings and lets hope I manage to get myself across that iconic Tyne Bridge!!!

 

 

 

About us

60,000 determined and dedicated runners make the AJ Bell Great North Run the World’s biggest and best half marathon – famous for its warm North East welcome, unbeatable atmosphere and the millions raised for good causes. 

The AJ Bell Great North Run is an opportunity for us all to come together and support one another. Its magic can be hard to understand – until you have experienced it yourself. You’re guaranteed a running event like no other - and a finish line feeling you’ll never forget.

It's not all about the adults, the AJ Bell Junior & Mini Great North Run gives the kids a chance to experience that finish line feeling, earn a special medal & raise money for good causes.

Dragonfly Cancer Trust

Raising for:

Dragonfly Cancer Trust
26%

Funded

  • Target
    £360
  • Raised so far
    £95
  • Number of donors
    5

My Story

Why am "I" running? Is probably the best question anyone could ask me, half marathon running and Emma don't ordinarily trip off the toungue!!

But, when I was asked at a Christmas party if I was running, I said YES without thinking - why not! I remember when Josie's Dragonfly Trust first started, there was a small shop selling dragonfly gifts in Hexham, where I remember buying my daughter a necklace. Roll forward 15 years and it's become a superb national charity supporting young patients with terminal cancer. Their focus is on making memories, making moments matter with their loved ones. As a photographer, I totally relate to that ethos. 

Running the GNR has always been something I thought I could never do, but I just realised that actually I can do it, I just need to say yes. So here goes nothing. I have my training schedule and my new running shoes and I'll try and keep updates. I have plenty of people to run with, am a member at my local gym, plus my friend Kate regularly runs 10ks and half marathons so I feel I have a good support network around me. Lets see what 2026 brings and lets hope I manage to get myself across that iconic Tyne Bridge!!!

 

 

 

About us

60,000 determined and dedicated runners make the AJ Bell Great North Run the World’s biggest and best half marathon – famous for its warm North East welcome, unbeatable atmosphere and the millions raised for good causes. 

The AJ Bell Great North Run is an opportunity for us all to come together and support one another. Its magic can be hard to understand – until you have experienced it yourself. You’re guaranteed a running event like no other - and a finish line feeling you’ll never forget.

It's not all about the adults, the AJ Bell Junior & Mini Great North Run gives the kids a chance to experience that finish line feeling, earn a special medal & raise money for good causes.