Charity run for hospital which treats man's cancer

A man from Surrey is preparing to run 80 miles (129km) in support of the hospital that has been treating him for prostate cancer.

Kevin Webber, from Epsom, began treatment at the Royal Marsden Hospital after his diagnosis 10 years ago.

He is planning to run and walk the round trip between his home and The Royal Marsden in Sutton, South London, 10 times in under 24 hours on 5 November.

Mr Webber, who is raising funds for Royal Marsden Cancer Charity, said he was "determined to give back to the incredible teams at the hospital".

The 60-year-old was given a prognosis of as little as two years in 2014 by his local hospital.

He was then referred to the Royal Marsden where he underwent chemotherapy, radiotherapy and hormone therapy.

Ten years on, Mr Webber continues to respond to treatment, a hospital spokesperson said.

He has raised over £10,000 so far ahead of his challenge.

He will be supported along the way by friends, family and staff from The Royal Marsden including his consultant, Professor Chris Parker, who will join him for part of the challenge.

Mr Webber said: “If I manage this, it will be the longest I have ever run in 24 hours.

"Every lap will be for a year of my life [with cancer], a different department of The Royal Marsden who have kept me alive, and someone who has helped me along the way.

"I would love to make a real difference to the hospital that is so important to so many.”

Professor Parker said: “Kevin’s dedication to fundraising and raising awareness of prostate cancer is really astonishing."

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