Prestbury Golf Club manager Stuart Finlay (Pictured) will be running in the London Marathon in April in aid of Marie Curie who are the title sponsor of the event in 2026.
Stuart gave the reasons for him taking on this challenge; “In January 2025 our family sadly lost my mother, Debbie, to Cancer. During her final weeks she was cared for by the brilliant team at Marie Curie in Penarth which is just outside Cardiff. The care, love and support received for mum was amazing to see and this marathon is a way of saying thank you.
“In February 2024 I was also diagnosed with testicular cancer but it brought it closer to home that one day any of us may need the care of a hospice such as Marie Curie.
“Cancer touches so many lives so this run will remember those effected, still fighting or sadly no longer with us. It will also be a chance for me to honour the memory of mum who will hopefully give me a nudge over the line to complete 26.2 miles.
“Every five minutes, someone dies without the end of life care they need.
Marie Curie wants to fix that, and so do I.
By being the official Charity of the Year for the 2026 TCS London Marathon, Marie Curie has a chance to give more people the best possible end of life care. And step, by step – #TeamMarieCurie are doing this together.
“I have not run a marathon before but recently completed the Media City half Marathon in prep for London.
“I have been training since June 2025 and run three times per week taking advantage of the Macclesfield Canal.
“Thank you to those that have already donated and to Marie Curie for providing me with the spot. 1.5 million people apply for London.
“My race is on, I’m running to support the nurses, to reach that finish line. The link to donate is Marie Curie: Running for a cure
“Whatever the illness, Marie Curie is with you to the end.”
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