Local Runner Raises Over £17,000 for Children's Cancer Charity

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Warren Thomas, a 51-year-old runner from Biddulph, North Staffordshire, has completed the London Marathon to raise funds for Children with Cancer UK, a charity that supports children and families affected by childhood cancer. Thomas's motivation to take on the challenge was his friend's daughter, who was diagnosed with a brain tumour, and he wanted to show his support for the charity's vital work in treating and researching childhood cancer. Over 1,000 marathon runners were raising money for the charity, with ambassador Paula Radcliffe sharing messages of encouragement for the fundraising team.

Key Takeaways:

  • Warren Thomas, a 51-year-old runner from Biddulph, North Staffordshire, completed the London Marathon to raise funds for Children with Cancer UK.
  • Thomas's motivation to take on the challenge was his friend's daughter, who was diagnosed with a brain tumour.
  • Over 1,000 marathon runners were raising money for the charity, with ambassador Paula Radcliffe sharing messages of encouragement.
  • Thomas raised over £17,000 for the charity through his fundraising page, which can be accessed on justgiving.com/fundraising/Warren-Thomas6.
  • Children with Cancer UK aims to raise at least £2 million through the marathon, which will help fund scientific research and provide support for young cancer patients and their families.
  • Jo Elvin, chief executive of Children with Cancer UK, expressed gratitude to Thomas and all runners who took part in the marathon for their support.

Statistics:

  • £17,152 - the total amount raised by Warren Thomas for Children with Cancer UK through the London Marathon.
  • £2 million - the target amount raised by Children with Cancer UK through the marathon.
  • 1,000+ - the number of marathon runners raising money for Children with Cancer UK.
  • 26.2 miles - the distance of the London Marathon.
  • 1 day - the day on which Warren Thomas completed the London Marathon.

Sources:

  • A NORTH Staffordshire runner who took on the London Marathon yesterday has raised more than £17,000 for a children's cancer charity (unknown publication date).
  • Warren Thomas, of Biddulph, ran the 26.2-mile race in aid of Children with Cancer UK (unknown publication date).
  • Paula Radcliffe shared messages of encouragement for this year's fundraising team for Children with Cancer UK (unknown publication date).
  • Children with Cancer UK hopes to raise at least £2 million through the marathon (unknown publication date).
  • Warren Thomas, 51, said: "I was so motivated to show my support for Children with Cancer UK following the diagnosis of my friend's daughter with a brain tumour..." (unknown publication date).
  • Jo Elvin, chief executive of Children with Cancer UK, said: "We'd like to thank Warren and every single runner who took part in the TCS London Marathon this year for Children with Cancer UK..." (unknown publication date).
  • Warren's London Marathon fundraising page total stands at £17,152 (unknown publication date).