Teenage Cancer Trust

Great North Run 2026

Matthew Sanderson

Matthew Sanderson

My Story

6 years ago my twin brother David got the all clear after being diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma after going to the doctors with a pain in his neck. His treatment was in the Teenage Cancer Trust Ward at the Freeman Hospital. The staff and the ward itself were brilliant. They made such an awful time easier for us all. The ward itself didn't feel like a "medical ward" we were in a "snug" room which was fitted with TV's, game consoles, pool tables. TCT run events for patients. The support from the staff and TCT team was brilliant 

As a small thank you I've pledged to run The Great North Run this year 

Teenage Cancer Trust

Raising for:

Teenage Cancer Trust
17%

Funded

  • Target
    £375
  • Raised so far
    £65
  • Number of donors
    5

My Story

6 years ago my twin brother David got the all clear after being diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma after going to the doctors with a pain in his neck. His treatment was in the Teenage Cancer Trust Ward at the Freeman Hospital. The staff and the ward itself were brilliant. They made such an awful time easier for us all. The ward itself didn't feel like a "medical ward" we were in a "snug" room which was fitted with TV's, game consoles, pool tables. TCT run events for patients. The support from the staff and TCT team was brilliant 

As a small thank you I've pledged to run The Great North Run this year 

Matthew Sanderson is fundraising towards