“I decided to run the Brighton Marathon to raise as much money as possible for OPA cancer charity following my dad’s diagnosis of oesophageal cancer in August last year. The past year has been incredibly difficult for my family. My dad has been facing tough treatments with incredible strength, and I wanted to do my part to help.

It has blown my mind how much we have raised for the charity – over four thousand pounds! Friends and family have really come together to donate and share over social media.  My dad is well known and loved in the local community and this shows in the number of people who have donated.

I never thought I would ever run a marathon! I wasn’t very sporty in school and only started running the last couple of years. This was my first marathon and I’m glad I chose Brighton and to support such a worthwhile charity. It was a great weekend with uplifting crowds all along the course. The sunshine came out which was lovely to see but it was very difficult to run in! I really hope the money I have raised can make a difference.” – Nick Winter