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Kent Man Runs London Marathon for Lost Friend
25 Apr
Summary
- Rob Brady runs the London Marathon in memory of his best friend.
- Jack Bailey runs the marathon for his father's brain tumour diagnosis.
- Both runners aim to raise significant funds for mental health and research.
Rob Brady, from Dover, is participating in the London Marathon to commemorate his best friend, Chris Quenby, who passed away a decade ago. Brady is raising funds for East Kent Mind, emphasizing that his run is about preserving Quenby's memory and fostering discussions on mental well-being.
Brady is undertaking three significant challenges this year in Quenby's honor: the London Marathon, a 24-hour race named Endure24, and a five-day ultra-distance event along the Pembrokeshire coast. He aims to raise a total of £10,000 for mental health charities through these events.
Separately, Jack Bailey from Dartford is running the London Marathon to support his father, John, who was diagnosed with a brain tumor. John Bailey, 62, received the diagnosis after collapsing at home. Bailey is fundraising for Brain Tumour Research (BTR), aiming to contribute to research for better treatments.
John Bailey underwent a 12-hour life-saving operation after a tumor was discovered post-collapse. He has since relearned to walk and use his hands and returned to work. BTR highlights that brain tumors tragically claim more lives of men under 70 than prostate cancer, underscoring the urgent need for increased research funding.
