In the average time it takes to complete a marathon, four people will have died from pancreatic cancer. The brutal reality is that diagnosis comes far too late for most people. Half of people die within just three months.
Thanks to the work of our researchers, a simple test to detect cancer earlier is within reach. It just needs more funding. That’s why we’re delighted to be the 2025 TCS London Marathon Charity of the Year.
Your donation can make a profound difference. Here’s what your money could help with:
- £26.20 could help researchers grow cells in the lab.
- £60 could buy a reusable metal tube for collecting breath samples for early detection research.
- £100 could allow researchers to study genetic changes in six patient samples.
- £1,300 could fund a week of innovative research.
If you've got a ballot place, join us. Together, we can save as many lives as runners in this great event. You’ll be part of the biggest, loudest, strongest team on Marathon Day. And we’ll give you all the support you need to take on those 26.2 miles.
