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Officer's Marathon Vow: Honoring Late Wife's Cancer Fight
22 Apr
Summary
- Officer Matt Miles is completing gruelling challenges to honor his late wife.
- His wife, Katy, died of a rare ovarian cancer at age 37.
- He's raising funds for Sue Ryder hospice that cared for Katy.
A Gloucestershire police officer is completing a series of challenging feats to honor his late wife, Katy Miles, who passed away from a rare cancer. Matt Miles, 46, is raising money for the Sue Ryder hospice that provided compassionate end-of-life care for Katy.
Katy, a fellow officer, was diagnosed with low-grade serous ovarian carcinoma at 37. Despite initial treatment, the rare cancer tragically returned and spread. Her final months were spent receiving care at the Sue Ryder hospice, profoundly impacting Matt.
In tribute, Matt is undertaking challenges linked to Katy's police collar number, 1481. These include a 1,481-mile row, 1,481 burpees, and hiking the Camino de Santiago. His year-long fundraising journey will culminate with the London Marathon on April 26.
Matt aims to raise £14,810, having already surpassed his initial goal. He carries a patch of Katy's number and a wooden cross for motivation, with Katy remaining the driving force behind his efforts.
