Keeley Hannant

We Did It - Thank you!!

Friday 28th Aug I am beyond thankful to my family and friends who have supported me and my fundraising efforts for The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity Big Trek Challenge, today my fund raising total is £2595 ... thank you, thank you, THANK YOU. Your generousity has helped me surpass my goal, your kindness means so very much. I have no doubts that this challenge will be tough, 26.2 miles tough in fact but knowing I have your support and focusing on the reasons why I have taken on this marathon I know will see me through. The challenge is on Sunday 13th September starting in Dorking and finishing at the Royal Marsden at Banstead. The total so far has exceeded my expectations but wouldnt it be great if we could reach £3000? I don't find asking for support the easiest of things to do but for this charity I will. This year advances in cancer treatment funded by The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity saved my sister and brother's lives. Chemotherapy, radiotherapy, immunotherapy and the latest life saving surgery has given them and my family hope of a life after cancer, a gift for which I would walk 1000 miles if need be. If you can support me in my challenge it would be very much appreciated. xx Share

My Fantastic Sister

Tuesday 11th Aug This year has thrown everything at Sara, I am in awe of her strength, tenacity and determination, even on her not so good days she keeps on going. xxx Share

8km Before Breakfast Anyone??

Thursday 6th Aug In preparation for the Royal Marsden Big Trek I am currently walking about 8 to 10 miles a day with gym training 4 to 5 times a week. These guys accompany me on my outdoor walks, they are the best company, they keep me smiling every step of the way, they never moan their feet hurt, they never get bored and just lap up every second they are out.  Share

Why I Am Getting My Walking Shoes On for The Royal Marsden

Monday 27th Jul When my sister Sara was diagnosed with ovarian and bowel cancer it was devastating, we could only hope that life saving treatment was available. Sara has been through surgery, chemo and continues on immunotherapy, it is a tough treatment, as a family we are thankful that these life saving drugs are available for her care. Advances in cancer treatement and care is not possible without the support from people like us allowing the medical profession to advance treatment and give hope to all cancer patients. I have lost family and friends to this awful disease, people I miss to this day, I do not want to lose more. Supporting charities such as The Royal Marsden gives us all hope that should our loved ones or ourselves face a diagnosis of cancer we have a chance of beating it . I hope to raise £1000 for this fantastic charity, I am so grateful for the donations made so far, I am training hard and determined to complete the challenge and get to the finishing line. Share

Training Starts for Our 26 mile Trek

Saturday 11th Jul I am training to take part in The Royal Marsden Trek, 26.3 miles. This year they have literally saved my sister's life and for that I cannot thank them enough. So this is my way to support their great work and my training buddies are really appreciating the extra walks, when it isnt 30 degrees of course Share

Sara - So Proud of My Little Sis

Saturday 11th Jul Surgery, chemo, immunotherapy my brave sister never let cancer stop her smiling, she is the best. Share