My Story

Hi,

I'm Sam Wymer, son of Maurice Wymer.

WHY I'M RUNNING:

My dad was my hero, my inspiration, and my best mate. Sadly, he passed away very quickly after being diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.

He leaves behind his wife, me and my brother Adam, and his grandkids.

My dad wasn’t a runner — and neither am I — but he believed that you can achieve anything you set your mind to. With hard work and dedication, anything’s possible. That’s why I’m running the London Marathon.

Dad was a proud Kiwi, and hopefully, you’ll spot me crossing the finish line waving the NZ flag!

I’m fundraising to support the incredible work cancer charities do for those who need them most — especially pancreatic cancer research and awareness. The aim is to help people be diagnosed earlier and improve the chances of prevention.

I want people to find out before it reaches Stage 4, like so many pancreatic cancer sufferers.

I watched what this disease did to my dad in just four short weeks after diagnosis. I’m hoping that, one day, standardised checks can be introduced before it reaches that stage — to at least give families some hope.

ABOUT ME:

I’m a dad to two young boys, Freddie and Harry, and husband to Amelia — and I don’t like running.

I much prefer cheering from the sidelines, but that’s not going to raise the funds I’m aiming for.

I’m doing this to prove that anyone can achieve anything if they put the work in — a belief my dad passed down to me, and one I want to share with my boys.

I run a successful eye health company and work in sales and marketing. My passions include supporting (sometimes painfully!) Huddersfield Town FC, and trying to be the best husband and father I can be.

I’m probably your stereotypical bloke: I don’t talk much about my emotions, internalise everything but I do know I’ve not fully accepted that my dad’s gone. I try to lead my family and keep things positive so that others can thrive.

By doing this, I hope to find some personal closure and acceptance — to help me move forward.

WHY DONATE TO ME:

Because together, we can prove that anything is possible — like me raising £7,500+!

I’ll be proudly running alongside my brother Adam, and together we’ll push through the emotions (and the pain!) that are bound to come.

My dad was a great man, and I know he’ll be right there with us every step of the way.

Miss you and love you, Dad. I’m sure I’ll see you at the finish line.

LLTW,
Sam.