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My newfound love of running & reasons for fundraising
I hope everyone is doing well (and possibly feeling philanthropic?)!
As some of you might know, I was diagnosed with thyroid cancer almost a year ago - definitely not something I was expecting to happen at 25. It came with a lot of uncertainty: genetic tests, what felt like bad result after bad result, surgery and multiple treatments. While I’m not completely out the other side yet (still doing risk assessments and awaiting further tests), things have settled a bit. My mental health, though, has had its ups and downs.
To help with that - and to fill some of my free time now that I’m also CIMA-free (accounting qualification for non-work people) - I have found some new hobbies.
Over the past couple of months, I’ve started both German lessons and running. Fundraising through German might be a bit tricky, so I’ve gone with the more traditional route and signed up for a 10km race in February where I’ll be raising money for Cancer Research UK. Cancer Research UK is a cause very close to my heart. I’ve seen first-hand how vital research is - not just for treatment, but for giving people hope and options when things feel very uncertain.
I ran my first 5km at a parkrun last weekend (see pic), it was the furthest I’ve ever run... so while it is no marathon 10km is still a real challenge for me. I never saw myself as a runner, but if the last year has taught me anything, it’s that life is full of unexpected turns.
I’d really appreciate any donations!
I am taking on the Cancer Research UK London Winter Run 2026.
Please donate to my page to help me raise vital funds for Cancer Research UK and support me as I train for a 10k on 15th February 2026.
Nearly 1 in 2 people will get cancer in their lifetime*. All of us can support the research that will beat it.
Thank you for supporting me! Together we are beating cancer.
*cruk.org/lifetimerisk
My Achievements
Thank you to my supporters
£106
Mum And Dad
£56.47
Bregje Van Breugel
£56.47
David Sharp
Good luck Claire👍
£56.47
Polly
Go Claire go!
£56.47
John Mark Gallagher
All the best. Mark, Jaweeda, Anisa and Jarrad.
£53.32
Owen Gallagher
£53.32
Nora Holder
£53
Stephen And Alison Hatherall
Well done Claire you are very brave! Good luck with the run - and all the other future runs 😜 Stephen Alison and Ella Hatherall
£50
Paul K
Good luck!
£50
Dai Duong
Good luck Claire! A great cause.
£50
Sarah Perkins
Good luck Claire!
£50
Wayne Kennedy
Enjoy the run for a great cause!
£50
Andy Ingram
A great cause Claire, good luck!
£50
Nicola Holland
Good luck!
£32.23
Jakke
You're a star, good luck!
£32.23
Emily & Rob
Good luck to our favourite honorary quiz team member! Go Claire :)
£27.05
Margaret Lawes
Good luck on taking on this challenge for such a very worthy cause
£27.05
Joe Bathelt
Whoop 🙌 go, Sam, go!
£27.05
Marion Newell
Best of luck Claire!
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James Mcevoy
£25
The Liversidges
You’re amazing Claire - you’ve got this! Love from Anna, Derek & Jamie (Lauren’s Mum, Dad & brother 😊) x
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Tom Sharpe
Well done and good luck!
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Stiliyana
Go Claire!
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Eilidh & Paul Fae Scotland
A fabulous thing to be doing Claire! Huge love and luck to you xxx
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Gianna Brown
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Margaret Tompsett
Good luck, Claire! Xx
£21.84
Ajitha Jayaratnam
Best of Luck, Claire!
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Jo Cruywagen
Inspired and brave - run well! (Jo Friend of your mum)
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Alanna
Go on Claire! X
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Michelle Brown
£21.84
David Hirst
Best of luck, Claire!
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Andra Mihu
Go Claire, I'm sure you'll smash it!
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Lauren
Can't wait to see you set a new world record!
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Charles Leonard
Viel Glück!
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R Smailes
I still think you should try fundraise through German
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Francesca
Ich bin stolz <3 also will be making a sign and waving it at you whether you like it or not
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Olu
Go Claire!!!!
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Jodh
Best of luck Claire!
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Robbie Stenson
Go on Claire!
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Anthony Gallagher
£20
Susie Harben
£20
Anonymous
£20
Rob Coates
£16.56
Andreea R
£16.56
Joseph Simpson
£16.20
Joyce Barr
Good luck with the training and well done with the fundraising, am sure this will just be the start once you realise what you are capable of!
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Amber Desai
Goodluck Claire!
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George W
Run quick! :)
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Anonymous
£11.33
Ivi
Go Claire! x
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Anonymous
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Jess Darby
Go for it Claire! Xx
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Anonymous
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Valerie Barbet
Good luck Clair
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Owen Orrick
Best of luck Claire!
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Rachel Foulds
Good luck! 💗
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Tomi Adenihun
£11.09
David Hardwick
£10
Abbie Wright
Go Claire!! You will smash it, and what a great cause.
£10
Ana & Hayd X
Good luck Claire you will smash it xxx
£10
Rebecca Rommen
£10
Debbie Norwood
Good luck Claire, and such a good cause. So pleased to hear you are doing better now xxx
£10
Lynn Moran
Good luck Claire and keep up the training for you and CR
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Patricia Mowat (egham Choral)
Good Luck Claire, a very worthy cause.
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Tim
Running for a very good cause :) Keep it up!
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Anonymous
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Ollie Hanger
Good luck Claire! I am sure you will smash it.
£5
Backbone of Steel…. I heard someone once say 🙂 Love Mum and Dad