A group of 4 friends have raised just shy of £9,000 for Young Lives vs Cancer by running the TCS London Marathon.
23-year-old Kit Maytum, 24-year-old Connor King, 24-year-old Callum Watkins and 24-year-old Bradley Lane-Williams took on the 26.2 mile iconic course in London on Sunday (27th April).
Callum Watkins completed the marathon in 3:27:58, Connor King in 3:49:42, Kit Maytum in 3:54:18 and Bradley Lane-Williams in 3:57:13.
The 4 Shanklin lads – who grew up together, went to school together and remain best mates – raised a combined total of £8,998 for their nominated charity.
In September 2023, a tumour was found on Kit’s right lung, which resulted in him having surgery and losing about 25% of his lung capacity. Kit is now a year cancer free.
Kit Maytum said:
“As a young person myself, to have something happen to me so early on in life kind of turned my life upside down. I think it is so important to help support charities like Young Lives vs Cancer, which can help try to ease the burden for those suffering with cancer or families affected by it, especially those so early on in life which are seeing their childhoods ripped apart.”
Connor King added:
“The London Marathon holds a lot of importance not only for Kit but for all of us. It’s not often that you have to witness your best mate battle cancer, and to run and raise awareness for a great charity which helps countless young people across the country affected by this disease”
Liz Blunt, Senior Fundraising Engagement Manager for the Isle of Wight at Young Lives vs Cancer, commented:
“We cannot thank Kit, Bradley, Callum and Connor enough for their amazing efforts, taking on the challenge of a lifetime for Young Lives vs Cancer.
“For every blister they have encountered and all the running and training, we are in awe of their dedication and determination.”
Congratulations not an easy task.
I thought about running it years ago, i’m still thinking.
Lol