OPA Fundraisers
Raising money in memory of family and friends who have suffered with Oesophageal and Gastric Cancer
Emma is running the Newcastle Half Marathon for the OPA!
“My mum who is aged 84 was diagnosed last summer around August 2024 with oesophageal cancer and my sisters and
Nick has completed the Brighton Marathon!
“I decided to run the Brighton Marathon to raise as much money as possible for OPA cancer charity following my
Laura is running the Hackney Half Marathon
“Running the Hackney Half in memory of my grandad who passed away from oesophageal cancer. He always showed up for
Nancy has completed the Brighton Marathon!
Update after the Marathon The run went so well, I had such a great time too! So many spectators cheering
Congratulations Alice Riley on completing 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
Jonny Blake’s fundraising throughout 2025!
The image above is of Matt. Jonny’s Story – “This year I am raising money for OPA, a charity supporting
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
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