North-East Police Officer to Run London Marathon for Cancer Research in Honour of Best Friend

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Tracy Kirk, a Durham police officer, will be taking part in the London Marathon this weekend to raise money for Cancer Research UK after being inspired by her best friend, Viv Pow, who has inoperable bowel cancer. Tracy has already raised £7,702 for the charity through various running challenges, including the Brighton Marathon and the Great North Run. She hopes to top £10,000 by the end of the year and is being supported by her friends, known as "The Marathon Marvels," who will be cheering her on in London.

Key Takeaways:

  • Tracy Kirk, a Durham police officer, is running the London Marathon to raise money for Cancer Research UK in honour of her best friend, Viv Pow, who has inoperable bowel cancer.
  • Tracy has already raised £7,702 for the charity through various running challenges, including the Brighton Marathon and the Great North Run.
  • She hopes to top £10,000 by the end of the year and is planning to participate in additional events, including the Roseberry Topping Half-Marathon in December.
  • Viv Pow has been diagnosed with inoperable cancer and has refused to give in, raising over £20,000 for various charities through her own running exploits.
  • Tracy is being supported by a group of friends, known as "The Marathon Marvels," who will be cheering her on in London.
  • Tracy warmed up for the London Marathon by participating in the Darlington Parkrun last weekend.

Statistics:

  • £7,702: the amount already raised by Tracy Kirk for Cancer Research UK through various running challenges.
  • £10,000: the target amount Tracy hopes to raise by the end of the year.
  • 22: the number of rounds of chemotherapy that Viv Pow has completed so far.
  • 20,000+: the amount of money collected by Viv Pow for various charities through her own running exploits.
  • Over 2 years: the timeframe predicted by doctors for Viv Pow to live after being diagnosed with inoperable cancer.

Sources:

  • Tracy Kirk's personal fundraising page (no specific date) [https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/Tracy-Kirk3](https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/Tracy-Kirk3)
  • "Police officer takes part in London Marathon to raise money for cancer charity." (no specific date) [Press Assocciation](https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/police/2231183/police-officer-takes-part-in-london-marathon-to-raise-money-for-cancer-charity/)