Just to make it more of a challenge, training regimes' have only commenced within the last few months, however, there is a rather significant difference between 30 and 240 miles! Additionally, certain members of the team have been advised that this challenge is not recommended from several health professionals due to a 'dicky joint' or two.

Cancer affects many people in modern times, either directly or through someone they know and love. Although awareness has increased, certain types of cancer are still uncommon in the UK. This lack of awareness can lead to late diagnosis and inevitably the worst outcome.

Statement (Personal experience of one of the team members)

"Two years ago I was one of those ordinary people who live their life from day to day, taking everything for granted. Then one day, I was alerted to the fact my father was struggling to swallow his food. This was at first a shock and I immediately started to think about the possible cause. He had numerous tests, one of which came back with no indication of any problems, however my father was diagnosed with Oesophageal cancer.

Further tests were carried out and the consultant gave the whole family the statistics of survival rates. This information was very frightening, and the whole family were brought to tears. 13% of Oesophageal cancer sufferers survive five or more years after diagnosis.

My father underwent a major operation, which lasted over 8 hours. He was in intensive care for four days in hospital for a total of 2 weeks. My father is still battling today. This is thanks to advancements in treatments, early diagnosis and the amazing medical personnel we are blessed with in the National Health Service.

Previous to my father being diagnosed, three family friends also had the same type of cancer. Unfortunately all of these friends are no longer with us, due to late diagnosis. This has had a massive impact on all family members and friends."

Raising awareness for Oesophageal cancer is paramount and this is why we have chosen the above charity. Oesophageal cancer is becoming more common, especially in men. Early diagnosis, like most cancers, offers the best chance of survival.

We are hoping that our minimal sacrifice will raise money, to contribute towards more people being made aware of the signs, which often can be very hard to detect. This means more people can be treated, statistics can be improved and more families can be saved from this heartbreak.

We aim to raise awareness and £500 for the Ochre charity, who promote awareness of oesophageal cancer.

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