Yesterday, Chris Barnes from Ogbourne St Andrew, celebrated his 100th Marlborough Park Run. Despite the driving rain and wind Chris, his friends and family celebrated with a cake from Sweet Cake of Mine, Marlborough bespoke cake makers. The celebration was shared with his friend Katherine Price who recently completed her 50th Park Run. In a few weeks’ time Chris will run the London Marathon in aid of of Macmillan’s Cancer Support.
Chris, who was diagnosed with stage 4 prostate cancer in early March, said, “Instead of sitting at home feeling sorry for myself I immediately sourced and secured a last minute charity place in aid of Macmillan’s Cancer Support for this year’s London Marathon. In under 3 weeks I have already raised more than £6,500 and with 4 weeks to go I’m looking forward to the challenge of running my first London Marathon, following a virtual marathon 2 years ago.”
Writing in his blog on his fundraising page Chris commented, “Thank you for your overwhelming support; we’ve amazingly now raised more than £6500 for Macmillan! It’s been a week full of milestones: my 60th birthday, the first meeting with my oncologist, my 100th Park Run and I baked my first ever loaf of bread.
Training continues regardless of the weather – a special shout out to my running friends who brave the elements with me. Thanks also to my nearest and dearest Liz for organising the park party and Phoebe & Chester for joining me on today’s wet and windy Park Run.
PS. Guys, get your prostates checked!”
If you would like to sponsor Chris please click here.
‘Why Marlborough, Wiltshire, is one of the best places to live 2023’ – thanks ‘The Times’..!
