My Story

Thank you so much to everyone that has donated and supported Wessex Cancer Support on the Isle of Wight! Not quite the £25k I was hoping to raise but not going to sneeze at the £10k we will! Every contribution makes a difference and I want to say a big thank you to each and everyone that made a difference by donating! Deon

#TeamWessex will take to the streets for the 2026 London Marathon on Sunday, 26th April...and I am part of the team! First ever marathon - couch to marathon...let's gooooo!!!

Please help Wessex Cancer support local people living with cancer on the Isle of Wight by giving generously!

I think cancer these days is personal for most people, especially with the current 1 in 2 stat the likelihood of getting cancer yourself or someone in your family is extremely high. My family is no exception. I have experienced family loss to cancer and my father and sister are both currently in remission for different cancers. I think if I am going to raise money for any charity, choosing Wessex Cancer Isle of Wight is an easy choice, with the hope that if I were to ever get cancer as well, I will be able to get some support through it right here on the Isle of Wight.

Running a marathon is not something I ever thought I would ever get round to doing, especially not the London Marathon, so being able to do that and raise some money for Wessex Cancer in the process is a win-win for me.

I have been on a weight loss journey the past 15 months or so and having lost over 40kg / 6 stone / 88 lbs (I never know which one people use the most lol) my personal journey now turns to long term health and fitness, and although quite daunting, I suppose no better way to kickstart that journey than by running a marathon!