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That’s a wrap

So yesterday Sunday our little team of 12 walked laughed and really enjoyed being part of this beautiful event , on behalf of all our team I want to say thank you so much for all the donations we have received for this amazing Hospital we have now gone over the 2k mark in just 17 days and that’s still rising, personal thanks go to Ian & Dawn, Sally & Queenie, Jack & Georgia, Brandon & Grace , Matty, Harry ,and Laura for walking and doing this and all being very important parts of our fun happy team .Much love JDA Xxx

One last push

Only a few more days left till our little team of family and friends do the Banham Marsden March this Sunday 10th of May, the team and myself are extremely grateful to all those who have donated and offered words of support, it genuinely means so much to us all but especially for the many people who are treated at the Royal Marsden , your money will really help research and ever improving medicines that will hopefully find a cure for cancer which unfortunately is rising . On behalf of the team thank you so much xxx

I personally have a lot to thank the Marsden for

2025 was, without question, the most difficult year of my life. It had started great , but between March and May, my girlfriend and I experienced the devastating loss of seven close family members and friends. Among them was my brother, whose passing, under deeply distressing circumstances, profoundly shook me and left me carrying a heavy sense of guilt.

As the year progressed, things began to stabilise slightly. However, in August, I attended a routine PSA blood test. For the past five years, I have been closely monitored every 3–6 months due to consistently elevated levels. This time, my PSA rose to 12.9—well above the threshold of concern. My consultant recommended further biopsies, despite previous tests three years earlier returning negative results.

In November, I underwent another round of biopsies. This time, the results were positive. It was a moment that completely changed my world. Given my relatively young age, I was advised to undergo surgery at The Royal Marsden in Fulham, under the care of a leading specialist using advanced nerve-sparing robotic technology. While this offered reassurance, I found myself experiencing intense anxiety and panic—something entirely new to me. The lead-up to surgery was incredibly challenging; I lost a significant amount of weight and struggled with persistent catastrophic thinking. These feelings continued even after the procedure, and it was suggested that the cumulative impact of the year may have led to a form of emotional breakdown.

Throughout this journey, The Royal Marsden has been exceptional. Not only did they provide outstanding medical care, but they are also supporting me with ongoing psychological counselling. In addition, I found great comfort at Maggie’s Centre, their drop-in facility, where trained professionals offer invaluable emotional support.

Now, four months after surgery, I am recovering well ( although I can still get anxious at times) and feel a strong desire to give something back to this extraordinary hospital. Cancer is affecting more people than ever; since my own diagnosis, a close friend of mine—my age—has undergone the same procedure, and a lovely long time friend unfortunately lost he’s battle a week or so before my surgery . 

The work being carried out at The Royal Marsden is vital, not only in treating patients but also in advancing research to develop pioneering methods to combat this disease.

At some point, cancer will touch all of our lives—whether personally or through someone we care about. I urge all my male friends over 50 to get a PSA test done as prostate cancer often shows no symptoms at all . 
With that in mind, I am asking for your support.

A small team of us—currently six ( but adding more) walkers, including others in our team  who have also been treated in the past, are taking part in a fundraising walk in aid of The Royal Marsden. If you are able, I would be incredibly grateful for any donation, no matter the size, to support their life-saving work.

You are also warmly invited to join us on the walk or come along to show your support on the day. Every contribution—whether through donations, participation, or encouragement—makes a big meaningful difference.

Thank you for taking the time to read my story and for any support you are able to give

Together we walk!

We're supporting The Royal Marsden, a world-leading cancer centre. By donating to my page, their nurses, doctors, and research teams can provide the very best care and develop life-saving treatments. Together, we can save the lives of cancer patients everywhere. Please support me today. 

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Thank you to our sponsors

£100

Richard W.

A worthy cause mate. All the best.

£100

Ian N

Let's go baddies!!

£55

Joshua Christmas

Well done dawn top work x

£50

Oz

Well done both of you 👍

£50

Brandon

Proud of you always X

£50

Bob Harrington

£50

Howell

£50

Mat Williams

👍🏾

£50

Lisa And Jamie

Good luck Dawn, you’re going to smash it ❤️

£50

Elizabeth Groves

Well done to you both for doing it and raising money for such an amazing cause xxx

£50

Amish Patel

Well done Dawn! You are amazing 👏 ❤️

£50

Deb & Mark

Love You ❤️❤️❤️

£40

Pete & Yvonne

Good luck tony

£40

Paul Anscombe

Good luck Jason

£35

Darren Tomlin

Well done Jason and sorry you've had such an awful time x Have fun along the way..!

£35

Barry Hopkins

Great hospital & amazing staff

£35

Tristan Scott

Sorry to hear of your tough year mate. Great charity which is close to my heart as well as I lost my Dad to bowel cancer in 2022

£35

Baz

Well done guys fantastic cause. Sorry it’s late

£35

Paul Parr

Great idea men, but dont stop of in pubs on the way 🤣🤣

£35

Alison & Nigel

£35

Kirsty & Matt

Very worthy cause, well done to you all. Wishing you all the best of luck.

£35

Laura Cook

£35

Dave Beggins

Good luck guys great cause. Respect to u all🙌🙌

£30

Lynn Taylor

Well done Sal, great cause love Roy & Lynn xxx

£25

Debby And Dave

Great cause well done x

£25

G. Naylor

Well done, Dawn, Ian Jason and team 👍

£25

Lesley Carol Pam

Good luck to all from Lesley Carol and Pam

£20

Shirelle & Az

Go Jason ! All the best , shirelle. & Az

£20

Danielle Moxom

£20

Laura Deane-armstrong

Well done everyone we will be cheering you on !!! Laura & Ray Xx

£20

Claire Sanderson

£20

Grace Ashbolt

£20

Jane Goodwright

Well done team good achievement and for a great cause

£20

Robert Hall

£20

Tony

£20

Darran Lockyer

£20

Lucy Lockyer

Well done Jay and so sorry you’ve had the worst year. Best of luck xx

£20

Jeff Green

Good luck Jason

£20

Dick

Well done to all ..your be making a difference with every step 🥰🥰

£20

Natasha Curtis

Good luck Max! X

£20

Clare Eyles

A great cause xx

£20

Jenny Poolman

Well done guys..good luck ❤️

£20

Abbie Coughlan

Proud of you Dad and your resilience. Good luck to you all. You’ve got this! Abbie, Jack and the girls xxx

£20

Danielle Quinton

Well done xx

£20

Emma & Charlie

Good Luck Sally! You can do it! Love Emma & Charlie xx

£20

Gary Muncaster

Well done!

£20

Mick A

£20

Joe

Run like the wind uncle Dawn and aunty Ian

£20

Jeff Parfoot

Good Luck Dawn xx

£20

James Beeke

£20

Tracey Ashcroft

Go smash it Grace, great cause

£20

Jessica Lockyer

🤎

£20

Abbey Gillard

£20

Jda

Al the best

£20

Jessica Hall

Strongest woman I know. Love you x

£20

Olivia Gleaves

Congrats guys! Amazing xxx

£20

Mary And Jon Pike

Well done to you all xx

£20

Georgia Harber

£20

Ellen And Lewis

Go smash it Uncle Dawn and Auntie Ian!

£20

Mike & Paula

Good Luck Dawn! xx

£20

Sharon Danks

£20

Mark Ewens

£20

Mike & Paula

Top Job! Well done!

£20

Helen & Matthew

Good luck to you all, Love from Helen and Matt x

£20

Candy Brawn

Very worthy cause jason, and good luck to all of you xx

£20

Jean Tidman

Go Laura . Your smash it xxx

£20

Barbara Thompson Ltd

Good luck and I hope you raise lots of money

£20

Angela Wood

Well done Jay and all. 👍 🙌

£20

Mark Ackers

Fantastic fund raising activity. Jason and everyone involved, you are absolute legends. Well done everyone 👏 👍

£10

Harry Parker

£10

Hazel Brawn

I had no idea Jason xx big love and hugs...and well done to all on the walk xx

£10

Matt Semper (3top)

£10

Evie Saunders

well done dawny good luck <3

£10

Max Hollick (3top)

£10

Disco

£10

Maddie Beeke

Go uncle dawn and auntie Ian ❤️

£10

Luca Batts

Hi dawn best of luck hope it all goes well

£10

Darcey Knight

£10

Helen Anscombe

Good luck to all of you i hope all goes well for you Jason xx

£10

Megan Thompson

good luck dawn love you x

£10

Lisa Palser

£10

Maddison Hotston

❤️❤️❤️

£10

Angela

Good luck Jason, you'll smash this 🥰🥰

£10

Jo Taylor

Good luck JDA & team and well done on pushing through what sounds like an awful year. A great charity to walk for 🧡

£10

Leo Basley

£10

Mel Cliff

The Marsden is a charity thats SO close to my heart - they cared for my dad SO well over the 3yrs he was with them. Good luck Laura, your smash it as always ❤️

£10

Mia Hall

Good luck, lots of love xx

£10

Shelly

Good luck dad x

£10

Jeanette

Your all amazing 👏

£10

Richard Bennett

Good luck matey

£10

Liz Mayger

Good luck. Sorry to hear you've had a tough time Jason and wish you well for the future.

£10

Debbie And Bootsie

You definitely the glam part of the team. Go girl xx

£10

Lorraine Paula Moxham

good luck Sally my Kierans doing this one too xx

£10

Jason Deane Armstrong

£10

Paul Whittaker

Go on Joey you can do it!!!

£6

Ian

Good luck everyone💪💪👊👊

£5

Adrian Bolton

Mate. Hope you're well

£5

Craig Temple

£5

Tamar

£5

Simon & Jane

Best of luck with the walk

Our team