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Maria amd Amy’s Grand Challenge - walking and swimming for The Marsden

In April and May 2026, I am taking on two major challenges—The Marsden March and Swim The Night—to celebrate the life of my wonderful colleague, Julie Smith. We sadly lost Julie earlier this year, and her absence has left a huge hole in our lives - she is missed every single day.
This mission is also deeply personal to me. The Royal Marsden has supported me through my own cancer journey, providing the world-class care and expertise that I am so grateful for today. I know firsthand the incredible work they do, and I want to ensure that every patient receives that same hope and dedication.
By walking 15 miles across London and swimming a mile every hour for 24 as part of a team, I’m raising vital funds to help The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity stay at the forefront of research. I’m doing this to thank them for my own recovery and to honour Julie’s memory. Whether it’s miles on foot or laps in the pool, every donation helps me give back to the place that has given me so much.
Thank you for your support—it truly means the world.

Maria x

I am walking for my dad who has Lymphoma and my mum who died of small cell lung cancer in 2019. I am raising funds for The Royal Marsden to ensure that further research takes place, particularly for immunotherapy which is really helping my dad.

Amy x

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£250

Mark Tierney

They helped my father as well. Good luck my lovely!! 😊

£100

Jason Carter

Good luck xx

£50

Martin Grover

Dear Maria and Amy, a great cause, good luck x

£50

Laura Davies

Well done Maria and Amy. Go girls x

£50

Jenny K

Amazing effort, Maria, and for a great cause. All the best.

£50

Bernard Adams

Good walking-there are few causes more important than this!

£50

Alison Wright

Enjoy every moment of your fundraising journey!

£40

Zahra Sharpington

£35

Sally

Amazing. All power to you. X

£35

Nando

Rather you than me! Good luck 🤞

£20

Janine Cowdery

You have got this!

£20

Rebecca Jorgensen

Wishing you the best of luck with this—such a great cause!

£20

Olivia Stephens

Good luck Maria! Brilliant cause - also helped my Dad

£20

Carol Farrow

Go girls!!

£20

Rebecca Alexander

Good luck Amy and Maria - a fantastic cause!

£20

Anonymous

Good luck from a Lido swimmer

£20

Sam M-p

Good luck you! Amazing!!

£20

Susan Rentoul

£15

Amy Adams

£15

Sarah Hutchinson

Thank you Maria, you have inspired me to be more positive about my own cancer recovery. Fundraising in memory of dear Julie is wonderful. Good luck.

£10

Your God Mum Anne

Such a great charity and Mona would be proud of you Petal. Xx

£10

Charlotte Francis

Good luck Maria - two great challenges for a n incredible cause!

£10

Maria Lambert-carter

£10

Rebecca Philips

Good luck!

£10

Nicky Smith

£10

Jane Stout

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