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

Samantha smashed the Great North Run!
A huge thank you to Samantha for choosing to support the OPA by taking part in the 2025 Great North

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

Robert is running the Brighton Marathon 2026 for the OPA!
A sincere thank you to Robert for choosing to support the OPA by running the Brighton Marathon 2026. By taking

Paul Scott is hiking 60 miles for his 60th!
Read Paul’s Story here- “Hello This June 24th it will be 5 years to the day that I started on

Ray Clark’s Band Appeal 2025
We are incredibly grateful to Ray for supporting the OPA Cancer Charity by organising another fantastic fundraising event, the Band

Pamela is taking on five races for the OPA!
A huge thank you to Pamela who is taking on five races, in memory of her partner Ewan, to raise

Theo is taking on the Manchester 10k this weekend!
A huge thank you to Theo for taking on the challenge of the Manchester 10K to raise vital funds and
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