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Samantha Bosher is taking on the Great North Run this weekend!
A huge thank you to Samantha for choosing to support the OPA by taking part in the 2025 Great North

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

Take part in the 2025 Great South Run!
Join one of the UK’s most iconic 10-mile races, on Sunday, 19th October 2025, set along the stunning Southsea seafront

Run the Cardiff Half Marathon for OPA Cancer Charity!
Would you like to take part in the Cardiff Half Marathon on Sunday, 5th October 2025 for the OPA? This

Spin the Distance: London to Amsterdam for OPA!
Are you ready to take on a challenge that tests your strength and supports a life-saving cause? Join OPA Cancer

Not Just Heartburn: A Survivor’s Story, Leila Collier
My name is Leila; I am a 44-year-old female. I don’t drink, don’t smoke, eat healthily, love spin classes, swimming,

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

NHS Cancer Vaccine Launch Pad
The NHS Cancer Vaccine Launch Pad (CVLP) is a platform that will speed up access to messenger ribonucleic acid (mRNA)

Fit for the future: 10 year health plan for England
The government published the 10 year health plan in July 2025. The plan aims to deliver 3 big shifts in

Run the Solihull Half Marathon for OPA Cancer Charity!
Are you ready to take on a challenge that tests your strength and supports a life-saving cause? Join OPA Cancer
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