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Councillor Completes Epic Running Feat for Cancer Centre

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Councillor Chris Lloyd from Three Rivers has made a remarkable commitment to running three marathons in October to raise funds for the Lynda Jackson Centre at Mount Vernon Cancer Centre. This epic running feat started in June with a half marathon in St Albans and will culminate in the Chester, York, and Washington DC marathons in October. Cllr Lloyd's motivation stems from his personal connection with cancer, as many of his family and friends have been affected by the disease. He aims to raise money for complementary therapy sessions to help patients deal with the side effects of their treatment.

Key Takeaways:

  • Councillor Chris Lloyd is attempting to run three marathons in October, starting in June with the St Albans half marathon.
  • The marathons are scheduled to take place in Chester, York, and Washington DC in October.
  • Lloyd's motivation for the challenge comes from his personal connection with cancer, as he has had family and friends affected by the disease.
  • He aims to raise money for complementary therapy sessions at the Lynda Jackson Centre at Mount Vernon Cancer Centre.
  • As of the current reporting date, Cllr Lloyd has raised £1,650 for the centre from various runs and events since May.
  • He has been a long-time supporter of the centre, participating in sponsored walks and challenge events to raise funds for the complementary therapy service.
  • The complementary sessions at the Lynda Jackson Centre are entirely funded by kind donations from the community.

Statistics:

  • £1,650: The amount of money Cllr Chris Lloyd has raised for the Lynda Jackson Centre as of the current reporting date.
  • 3: The number of marathons Cllr Lloyd will complete in October, in addition to the St Albans half marathon in June.
  • 9: The number of gruelling races including marathons and half marathons Cllr Lloyd will have completed by the end of 2025.
  • £1,650/£X: The proportion of funds raised by Cllr Lloyd to support the complementary therapy sessions at the Lynda Jackson Centre, where X represents the total target amount.

Sources:

  • "Councillor to run three marathons in a month" (East and North Hertfordshire Hospitals' Charity website)
  • www.justgiving.com/page/chris-lloyd-oct2025
  • Interview with Cllr Chris Lloyd as cited in the original article.

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