CDW Systems order processor Liam Smith is set to run the London Marathon next year to raise money for Leukaemia Care UK and is appealing for help in reaching their target.
Liam decided to take on marathon for the charity following the loss of his nan from a short battle with leukaemia.
The 32-year-old hopes to hit his target of £2,500 for the charity and raise awareness of the work it does across the country.
Liam said: “It’s really concerning that over a third of us (37%) will be diagnosed with leukaemia during our lifetime, which is just not acceptable. Once again, I would like to do my bit for all the fighters out there past and present and prevent this happening in the future.”
He added: “It will be my third time running the marathon, once for children with cancer and this will be the second time for Leukaemia Care, but that was a while ago and I am excited and looking forward to the challenge. Any donation big or small with make a massive difference to this amazing charity.”
He is already training hard for the event, on Sunday, April 23.
CDW Systems Group Chairman Jeremy Phillips said: “Leukaemia Care UK do tremendous work and we are right behind Liam and wish him the best of luck with his training.”
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