In 2023, while co-founding a startup, I was unexpectedly diagnosed with an acute form of leukaemia.
What followed was a three-week stay at the Freeman Hospital in Newcastle, then a further three weeks in York, and eight more months of treatment.
It sucked. But… I’m better now. By the time I take on this run, I’ll have had my final bone marrow biopsy (those who know, know) and be ready to move forward.
So when I started running and saw that Bright Red—an incredible blood cancer charity from the North East—had places in the Great North Run, I had to get involved. I first encountered Bright Red while I was in hospital, when some colleagues of mine raised funds for them.
That’s why I’m here: getting ready to run (or at least trying!) for this wonderful organisation.
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.
In 2023, while co-founding a startup, I was unexpectedly diagnosed with an acute form of leukaemia.
What followed was a three-week stay at the Freeman Hospital in Newcastle, then a further three weeks in York, and eight more months of treatment.
It sucked. But… I’m better now. By the time I take on this run, I’ll have had my final bone marrow biopsy (those who know, know) and be ready to move forward.
So when I started running and saw that Bright Red—an incredible blood cancer charity from the North East—had places in the Great North Run, I had to get involved. I first encountered Bright Red while I was in hospital, when some colleagues of mine raised funds for them.
That’s why I’m here: getting ready to run (or at least trying!) for this wonderful organisation.
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.
