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Grief Fuels Marathon Runner's Mission for Charity
18 Apr
Summary
- Man runs marathon to fundraise for charity that supported his late partner.
- A Marie Curie nurse provided crucial overnight care at home.
- Partner died at 35 after a battle with terminal cancer.
Darren Whitley will run the TCS London Marathon this year to raise funds for Marie Curie, a charity that provided essential support to his late partner, Jess Roberts. Ms. Roberts tragically passed away at the age of 35 after a battle with terminal cancer.
During her final days, a Marie Curie nurse provided overnight care at their home, offering a "calming influence" and allowing Mr. Whitley and Ms. Roberts' mother to rest. Ms. Roberts had been diagnosed with stage three breast cancer less than a year after meeting Mr. Whitley in 2017. Despite initial treatment and a period of remission, the cancer returned and spread, becoming terminal.
This marathon, scheduled for April 26, 2026, will be Mr. Whitley's sixth and his fourth time running the London event. He aims to raise awareness and encourage others to seek support from Marie Curie, emphasizing their invaluable role in caring for loved ones with terminal illnesses.
