OPA Fundraisers
Raising money in memory of family and friends who have suffered with Oesophageal and Gastric Cancer

Congratulations Alice Riley who has completed the Stafford Half Marathon!
“We lost my dad in 2020 to Oesophageal cancer after a short battle. I hadn’t previously heard of this type

Andrew has completed the Hong Kong Standard Chartered Half Marathon!
“I ran in memory of one of my oldest friends, Paul Greaves that passed away last March (2024). Around Christmas

Caitlin is running the Great North Run!
Thank you so much to Caitlin Strong, who is running the Great North Run on behalf of the OPA Cancer

Karen Ryan – “My Tricast for Dad”
“The Aintree Half Marathon run, well I think the images speak for themselves on that one 🤣. Then the 100

Ryan McGrory – Snowy’s Special Day
A GREAT DAY FOR A NOBLE CAUSE (aka Snowy’s special day) My name is Ryan McGrory. My dad, Daniel McGrory

Andrew is fundraising for the OPA!
For Paul Greaves Andrew (Woody) is planning to complete his first ever half-marathon in memory of one of his oldest and

Ellen Small – Barrows and Downs trail marathon
I’m pleased to say myself and my brother Lee completed the Barrows and Downs trail marathon in Salisbury on Saturday
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