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If you would like to support a fundraiser in an event or need any information about these events or would like to hold your own fundraising event please contact Jill Lemon, Fundraising Manager on 0800 169 2409.

Scott Reid

Scott will be taking part part in the Stafford Half Marathon on 25th March 2012. This is Scott's fourth marathon and he hopes to raise awareness about mesothelioma and as much as he can to support the charity. Scott says, "Mesothelioma has had a significant impact on both myself and my family since it claimed the life of my Grandad around 3 years ago. Running the Stafford Half Marathon in the town where he lived for so long and in the region where I grew up will be a fitting tribute". If you would like to support Scott click here for his Just Giving Page. Scott has put together a minimal training plan to help him get to his optimum level of fitness in readiness for the half marathon in March, this schedule is something he will do everyday but at times will be more intensive and he will kindly send us updates and photo's on how he is progressing. Click here to have a peek. Scott's update:Having been really busy at University with my ongoing projects recently I am now trying to raise my profile with a few people I know and who have promised to donate soon. In order to raise more money I am looking at taking part in the 'Potters Arf', half marathon in June, it is a really tough course but with an amazing atmosphere from the local people. Taking part would men no break in the training after Stafford, so I will have to work really hard. Will keep you all up to date along the way so watch this space.

Gillian Gray

Gillian will be stepping out of the Stadium of Light with thousnds of other runners taking part in the Sunderland City 10k Run on the 6th May 2012 in memory of Mrs Joyce Potts. The 1973 FA Cup statue of hero Bob Stokoe will wave the runners across the start line before making there way to Milennium Way where the runners will be carried over the River Wear by the Monkwearmouth Bridge which will then take them through the Winter Gardens in the imposing Mowbray Park. They will wind there way through the newly refurbished Sunnyside area to loop and go back over the Monkwearmouth Bridge to the North Bank which takes them past the National Glass Centre and onwards to the Sunderland Marina which will eventually bring everyone to the Sunderland Sea Front where they can inhale the wonderful sea air and get there breaths back.. They will then make their way to the famous Roker park, taking them past the Band Stand which is the last 6 kilometers of the run and then onwards to the finishing line back in the Stadium of Light...... We wish Gillian good running and above all enjoy this wonderful challenge.. To show your support click on Gills Just Giving Page

Julie Ferguson

Julie is donning her running gear for the second time this year to run for charity and luckily she has chosen the Charitable Trust when she runs in the Grand East Anglian 10k Road Race in Kings Lynn on Sunday 6th May. Julie is running to raise awareness about this terrible disease and the dangers of asbestos in memory of her wonderful Dad, William Henry Rondeau. Julie had never heard of mesothelioma until her Dad was diagnosed and sadly he died on the 13th July 2010 . Click here if you would like to support Julie.

Jean Tapping and Family

Jean and 10 family members are running in the Liverpool 10k which takes place on the 8th May 2012. They are all donning their running shoes and vests to help raise awareness about Asbestos and this terrible condition called Mesothelioma. The family got together and decided that they were all going to take part in this run in memory of a family member who they recently lost to mesothelioma. Mr Gerald Desmond was a loving husband to Nora and wonderful Father to Jean and a fantastic Grandad and friend to so many others who they all love and miss him very much, every single day. If you would like to support Jean and her family then click to go to their Just Giving Page

Amanda Miller

Amanda has a place in the Leeds Half Marathon which takes place on 13th May 2012. This is a challenging 13.1 miles running through the streets of Leeds starting at Headrow and finishing in the Milennium Square right in the city centre. Amanda is running in support of her lovely Dad who was diagnosed with mesothelioma in July last year. If you would like to support Amanda then visit with a click to her Just Giving page

Sheryl Gittos and a Gang of 10!

Sheryl and her Gang of 10 are doing a sponsored walk from East India Dock to Kew Gardens on Sunday 20th May 2012.
They are raising money for Mesothelioma UK in memory of Mr Roy Barnett who died of Mesothelioma which is related to being exposed to asbestos from working in a power station. Mesothelioma UK's services are free of charge they rely on donations for financial support, so please dig deep and support us, just click on our Just Giving Page....

Gareth Paine

Painey is doing the 'Bupa Manchester Run' for Mesothelioma UK Charitable Trust on the 20th May 2012. Gareth has decided to slip on his runnning shoes to raise awareness and funds for the charity for Bob his girlfriends Dad who was diagnosed with Mesothelioma in July 2010. After going through chemotherapy and still making it to the pub every evening Bob has been told that his cancer is growing again, although very slowly, and that he will need to have chemotherapy. Bob is determined to get through this next lot of chemo with the determination and positivity he showed with the last lot, that and a few pints of Holts bitter!!! If you would like to support Gareth then click here to Paineys Page and make your donation.

Michelle Roose

Michelle is is taking part in the Great Manchester Run on the 20th May 2012 to raise money in memory of her lovley Dad who lost his battle with cancer on 20th November 2009. To support Michelle click here for her Just Giving page or Text HEH093£10 to 70070 and make your donation. If £10 is too much or too less just change the amount and away you go. Thank you

Jennifer Jackson

Jennifer's story... After some gentle(!) persuasion I have signed up to run the Edinburgh Half Marathon on 27th May. Iv'e decided to raise money for Mesothelioma UK as they were a juge support to my parents right from my Dad's diagnosis in November 2009 up to his passing in October Last year.
Mesothelioma is a particularly aggressive type of cancer caused by exposure to asbestos. Dad contracted the disease when he was working in Manchester and was diagnosed during a medical for his new job in Afghanistan. Mesothelioma UK are dedicated to offering support and advice to for those affected by the disease and are a completley charitable organisation- all of their funding comes from donations. An extra bonus is that the very kind people at Deutsche Bank will match up to £1000, so donating a fiver will mean Mesothelioma UK recieve £10..00. I will be aiming to make it round in sub-2 hours, and putting that in writing will hopefully push me a little harder to make it!! To support Jennifer click here and pledge your donation

Graeme Chisholm and James Trescothick-Martin

Graeme and James have stepped up to the challenge and have taken two of the Mesothelioma UK Charitable Trusts places at the BUPA 10k on Sunday May 27th. Graeme and James are with Thring Solicitors who this year have become one of our wonderful sponsors. Graeme personally has made this pledge of support due to his daily working life where he sees first hand the devastating effects mesothelioma has on victims and their families and he knows without the help of Mesothelioma UK many people would find it very difficult to cope, and he wants to support the great work that we do. If you would like to support James and Graeme please click on the link and visit their page and make a donation James and Graemes page.

Rachael Myers

Rachael attempts the Edinburgh Half Marathon 27th May.... and she will be doing it with her very good friend Jenny.
Mike Jackson was Jenny's lovley Dad who sadly passed away last October from mesothelioma, and in memory of Mike they have both decided to put on their running shoes and go for it. this is what Rachael has to say... " I'll throw myslef round the course as fast I can! (Jenny's aiming for sub-2 hours, it'll be a miracle if I finish it!) and if you could dig deep and donate any amount of money you will truly be helping a fantastic cause. One final thing, wihs us luck!" So we will be the first to do that, Good Luck Rachael and Jenny from the girls at Mesothelioma UK xx If you would like to support Rachael and Jenny it couldn't be easier just click on the link here or text your donation. Text - RTFR90 £10 to 70070 - you can donate any amount just type it in and change it!

Olivia Smallwood

Olivia is giving up choccy and donning her running shoes to take part in the Cancer Research UK Race for Life on 27th May 2012 and she is doing this wonderful thing in memory of her lovely 'Gramps' Albert Thomas Riches who sadly died of mesothelioma last year. Olivia say's of her Grandad "he was the most sweetest, caring, intelligent and bravest person I knew and will ever know". Mesothelioma has inspired me to get out there and do something positive to help... so if you would like to help Olivia please click here and make your donation...

Jenny Leigh

Jenny will be donning running shoes and joining all those wonderful runners in the 'Race for Life' on the 27th May 2012 and if you would like to support her please click here or Text HSUL47 £10 to 70070. You can donate any amount just type it in to change it!

Stephanie Dunn

Stephanie's very special friend lost his Dad to mesothelioma last year and to help raise money for the Charitable Trust she is running in the Chester Half Marathon on the 13th May 2012, then on to the Wirral 15 Mile Run on the 27th May 2012 and to finish off this epic fundraising streak she is challenging herself to climb Kilimanjaro next year. You can support Stephanie's fundraising challenges by clicking here and making a donation or you can text your donation by typing PBPM53 £10 to 70070.You can donate any amount just type it in to change it!

Jeffrey Nash

Jeffrey is taking part in the Gravesend Cyclopark 10k Run which takes place on the 6th June 2012. He is doing this in memory of his lovely Father, William Nash who sadly died of mesothelioma in August 2010. He is running his first 10k race and he is hoping for a time of less than an hour, you can help give him a hand and speed him on his way by donating here or texting BXNK74 £10 to 70070

John Pickering & Partners 10k Run

Daniel Nicholas is heading a team from one of our 2012 Corporate Sponsors to run in Manchester in support of the Charitable Trust, to raise funds for Mesothelioma UK.. this is what Daniel has to say! "Our team have decided to take on the challenge of a 10k run which is taking place in Manchester on 24th June 2012 to raise funds for the Charitable Trust. We know that every penny raised will go to a very worthwhile cause that can make a real difference to those suffering with mesothelioma". To support us you can Click here to make your donation. Thank you.

Kelly Eaton

Kelly is taking part in the 'Moonlight Colourthon' on the 7th July 2012. The walk is staged in and around the Chalkwell Park area in Southend and the Moonlight Colourthon which is the main event is a half marathon walk around Southend-on Sea where walkers are encouraged to dress as brightly as possible. The walk meanders along Westcliffs picturesque cliff tops overlooking the famous pleasure pier and past quaint cottages and fishermans sheds near Old Leigh Village and goes through the evening until the early hours of the following morning. Kelly is doing this in memory of her lovely Dad who sadly died a year ago in April to mesothelioma.

Lucy Jane Wales

Lucy will also be taking part in the 'Moonlight Colourthon' on the 7th July 2012. Visit her Virgin Giving page by clicking here and make your donation....Thank you so much for your support.

Penny Hensaw

Penny is also taking part in the 'Moonlight Marathon' on the 7th July 2012. Thank you so much for your support.

Andrew Stead

Andrew will be taking part in the Hull 10k on 3rd June and in the Great North Run 16th September. Sadly his Father-in-law Mr Keith Campsell passed away from mesothelioma in 1996 and recently he attended the Forget-Mesothelioma-Not Spring Charity Ball at Kellington Manor where he heard about Mesothelioma UK and would also like to support the work we do. If you would like to support Andrew you can do so by sending your donation to address below.

Natasha Wiseman and her Big Brother Mark!

Natasha and her Big Brother Mark will be walking 190 miles of the Coast to Coast walk over 12-14 days the last two weeks in June. They have chosen to do this wonderful challenge in memory of their Dad who sadly died of Mesothelioma in 2003 and although the charity didn't exist then they would like to support the work we do to help patients and their loved ones at such a difficult time when dealing with such an unforgiving condition. The Charity would like to thank both Natasha and her Big Brother for their support.

Rebecca Loughran and Friends

Becky,(Rebecca) her sister Sarah and friends Helen, Toni, Debbie, Kayleigh, Katie and Molly have pledged to take part in the '5k Big Fun Run' that will be taking place on the 4th August 2012 in Liverpool. They are doing this great thing in support of their wonderful Dad who has recently been diagnosed with mesothelioma a word they had never heard of until last August. If you would like to support these wonderful girls then click here and make your donation even simpler donate by texting MESO60 £10 to 70070. If the amount is too large or too small then just change the amount, it is so easy.

Lee Thoday

Is taking up the challenge and will be running in the Great North Run on the 16th September 2012 in support of a colleague who has been diagnosed with mesothelioma and and asbestosis. You can support Lee by sending your donations to the Charitable Trust at the address below.

Cairan Collins and Gareth Paine

Ciaran is 12 years old and will be taking part in the Junior Great North Run on the 15th September 2012. He will be running 4km in support of his lovely Grandad Bob who has mesothelioma and the following day Gareth who is Ciaran's mums partner will be running in the Great North Half Marathon Run and we are delighted that they are supporting the Charitable Trust.

Rachelle Griffin

Rachelle was so excited when she got the news that officially she had secured her very own place in the Great North Run 2012. Having never done anything like this before, Rachelle got in touch with us and we were delighted that she wanted to support the charity and that we could be of help and send her out our runners fundraising pack. Sadly Rachelle is doing this wonderful event in memory of her lovely Dad who passed away last year from mesothelioma. Rachelle will be setting up a Just Giving Page so watch this space so you can click on her link and support her!

Jane Nicholson

Jane is taking up the challenge and running in the Great North Run on Sunday 16th September 2012. If you would like to support Jane please send a cheque to the charity or go to our on-line donation giving.

Helene Blackie

Helene is taking up the challenge and running in the Edinburgh Great Run on the 7th October 2012 in memory of Brian Blackie and you can support Helene by clicking here and make a donation or text CAMA74 £10 to 70070.

Tracey Miller and her Husband

Tracey and her husband are running a half marathon on the 14th October 2012 in memory of Tracey's mother and in support of the charity. Tracey says of her and her husband "we aren't runners and I have never ran a race before but we decided that this year was the one to do it and the race falls on my dear Mums birthday so this would be a fitting tribute to her memory".

Danni Donovan & Rachel Andrews

Danni and Rachel will be running their feet off in the Bupa Great Brimingahm Run on the 21st October 2012. They are taking part in this wonderful challenge in memory of Danni's uncle, Michael Street who sadly died of mesothelioma in April 2010. So good luck with the training girls and if you would like to show your support you can donate to their cause by clicking here or even easier than that you can donate by texting NATG49 £10.00 to 70070. If the amount is too large or too small then just change the amount, it is so easy.

Craig Hubbard

The Charitable Trust is so excited to announce that Craig is the first to have one of our guarenteed places in the Dublin Marathon which is being held on Monday 29th October 2012. Craig is running the Dublin Marathon because he wants to support us and do this in his memory of his lovely Dad, Harold Hubbard. Harold sadly passed away last February after a two year battle with Mesothelioma and watching someone you deeply care about slowly and painfully die is not easy and by running in this marathon he hopes that in his small way he is doing his bit. If you would like to donate to Craig's cause then please click here and pledge your donation.

Andrew Cooke

Andrew will be donning his running shoes and will be joining Craig Hubbard for the starters orders at the Dublin Marathon in October. Andrew has kindly pledged to raise awareness and funds for the Charitable Trust in memory of his lovely Dad Denis who died of mesothelioma on the 18th March 2012. Andrew says of his Dad "My Dad was a very active man who loved his fishing and took part in lots of other outdoor activities like golf, running marathons and table tennis. He was a very fit and strong man and after being diagnosed with mesothelioma went through chemotherapy, radiotherapy and several procedures, but even with his incredible strength and determination, very little could be done with this relentless terminal condition. Please help us to understand and do more about this horrible incurable cancer!" If you would like to support Andrew and help him raise money for mesothelioma please click here and make your donation, or you can text your donation by typing in; meso75£10.00 or any amount you wish to 70070. Thank you.

Dr Eamonn Butler

Eammon's Crazy Year of Road Running Madness... Eamonn ran his first half marathon in September 2011 which he thoroughly enjoyed and to which he lost weight which has spurred him on to making 2012 his 'Crazy Year of Road Running. It started with the Glasgow Santa Dash which was on 11th December 2011 and to finish this heroic year he will end with his first ever full marathon along the Banks of Loch Ness on 30th September 2012, however he may just throw in the Cardiff Half Marathon in October for good measure....
Apart from this being a personal challenge, Eamonn has four special charities which through family and friends have been personally impacted by each of the diseases these charities support,The Terrence Higgins Trust, Bone Cancer Research, Guillian Barre Syndrome Support Group and Mesothelioma UK. We are very proud to be one of the chosen four and every penny does count to help each of these charities continue to do the wonderful work that they do. If you would like to support Eamonn in his Crazy Year you can by simply clicking here and pledging your donation... Eamonns next run is the Inverness Half Marathon on 11th March quickly followed by the Alloa Half Marathon on the 18th March taking him to the Edinburgh Kilomathon on 1st April.. You can follow all Eamonn's runs on his Virgin Giving Page when you pledge your donation.

Stephanie Canfield

Stephanie will be taking part in the Brighton Marathon next year on the 14th April (2013) and you can support her by texting IEEB92 £10 to 70070 or by clicking here.

Richard Harris

Richard is donning running shoes to train for the Brighton Marathon next year on the 14th April 2013, to support Richard just text JVVF71 £10 to 70070 or click here and make his day.

If you would like to support any fundraising event you can donate via our 'Charity Choice' link or click on the individual fundraisers link to their Giving Pages, or you can send a cheque made payable to 'Mesothelioma UK Charitable Trust' to Mesothelioma UK Charitable Trust, C/O Management Offices, Glenfield Hospital, Groby Road, Leicester LE3 9QP