Man to undertake charity run for hospital treating his cancer

A Surrey resident is getting ready to undertake an 80-mile (129km) run to benefit the hospital where he receives treatment for prostate cancer. Kevin Webber, who resides in Epsom, commenced his treatment at the Royal Marsden Hospital following his diagnosis a decade prior. On November 5, he intends to complete the round trip between his residence and The Royal Marsden in Sutton, South London, by running and walking it 10 times, aiming to finish within 24 hours. Mr Webber, whose fundraising efforts benefit the Royal Marsden Cancer Charity, expressed that he was “determined to give back to the incredible teams at the hospital”. In 2014, his local hospital provided the 60-year-old with a prognosis of potentially as little as two years. Subsequently, he was referred to the Royal Marsden, where he received chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and hormone therapy. A hospital spokesperson confirmed that Mr Webber continues to respond positively to treatment a decade later. He has already accumulated more than £10,000 in donations in anticipation of his event. Friends, family members, and personnel from The Royal Marsden, including his consultant, Professor Chris Parker, who will participate in a segment of the challenge, will offer him support throughout the endeavor. Mr Webber stated: “If I manage this, it will be the longest I have ever run in 24 hours. “Every lap will be for a year of my life [with cancer], a different department of The Royal Marsden who have kept me alive, and someone who has helped me along the way.”I would love to make a real difference to the hospital that is so important to so many.” Professor Parker commented: “Kevin’s dedication to fundraising and raising awareness of prostate cancer is really astonishing.”