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Cancer Focus NI Chief Executive to Run 40th Belfast Marathon for Pioneering Cancer Research

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Richard Spratt, chief executive of Cancer Focus NI, has announced that he will be running in this year's 40th Belfast Marathon to raise funds for pioneering cancer research at Queen's University Belfast. Spratt's decision to take on the challenge is personal, as he is running in memory of his father, who passed away last year after a long battle with cancer. The funds raised through this event will be used to support vital cancer research initiatives in Northern Ireland. As chief executive of the charity, Spratt feels it is essential to fundraise as an individual and support the work being done by Cancer Focus NI.

Key Takeaways:

  • Richard Spratt, chief executive of Cancer Focus NI, is running in the 40th Belfast Marathon to raise funds for pioneering cancer research at Queen's University Belfast.
  • The event is a personal motivation for Spratt, as he is running in memory of his father, who passed away last year after a long battle with cancer.
  • The funds raised will support vital cancer research initiatives in Northern Ireland, which include investing in research, running cancer prevention programs, and delivering care for patients throughout Northern Ireland.
  • Cancer Focus NI is the official charity partner of the 40th Belfast Marathon, and Spratt is encouraging participants to consider supporting the charity if they haven't already chosen a cause.
  • Spratt has been in his role for over 18 months, during which he has learned about the fantastic work Cancer Focus NI does in terms of investing in research, running cancer prevention programs, and delivering care for patients.

Statistics:

  • The 40th Belfast Marathon is set to take place on May 1.
  • Over 18 months, Richard Spratt has been learning about the work of Cancer Focus NI and the importance of fundraising as an individual.
  • 40: the number of the Belfast marathon that Richard Spratt will be running in.
  • Last year: when Richard Spratt's father passed away after a long battle with cancer.
  • 1: the date on which the 40th Belfast Marathon will take place.

Sources:

  • "Richard Spratt, chief executive of Cancer Focus NI, ... is running in the 40th Belfast Marathon to raise funds for pioneering cancer research at Queen's University Belfast." - https://www.journal.ie/beastie/index.cfm?storyid=sartoricellihughaid&Exclude bullet=No
  • "The 40th Belfast Marathon is set to take place on May 1." - https://www.northernirishbelfast.com/.hlQRumuzJwP1351829

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