Why I’m fundraising...
Whilst enjoying my 50th birthday in Paris last year, my wife experienced some discomfort. Returning home she went to see her GP, and after some tests, she was put on the Ovarian Cancer journey. More tests / scans later and 9 tumours across both ovaries were found. These were removed in a radical hysterectomy the week before Christmas, the operation was not straightforward with one tumour rupturing and my wife needing resuscitation! The early indications from the surgeon were not good, we were told to prepare for the worst as there was a high chance the cancer had spread.
Throughout this period, the team at Target were brilliant! They understood all of my wife's concerns, they were supportive and full of empathy, they explained everything and genuinely cared. For me, as a husband I was able to support my wife by hugging and listening but to be honest, this was not my specialist subject, so I felt helpless in being able to support all her needs! I will be forever grateful to team Target for the peace of mind they gave me and the support they gave her during this very difficult time.
Thankfully the story has a happy ending, after new year my wife received the very unexpected news that the operation was a success, and she was cancer free!!
Running the London Marathon for team Target is my very small way of saying thank you and raising funds / awareness to such an amazing charity.
My Updates
Not long now!!
Thursday 2nd Apr
It’s been ages since my last blog as before Christmas my training was going really well with regular 10 mile runs. However, life has a habit of throwing curve balls and challenges, it’s not been an easy year.
After a series of injury’s, physio, strength training and coaching sessions I am back to about 90% with just over 3 weeks to go before the run, but I’m not going to lie I’ve not done enough training, and the run will be tough!
On a more positive note, I am now in a Target Ovarian Cancer 2026 marathon runners WhatsApp chat, it’s been lovely hearing from all my fellow runners, reading their stories and supportive messages.
AND my Target Ovarian Cancer T-shirt arrived!
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Pre-training has started!
Saturday 30th Aug
Training Preparation has Started!
Tuesday 5th Aug
Thank you to my Sponsors
£15
Joanna Knox
£28.10
Jennifer Luscombe
£38.52
Louise Strickett
Well done bro! Think this gets you to your target! Xx
£21.84
Jennifer Towers
Good Luck Mick
£20
Vinaya Gore
What an amazing Cause !! Wish you good luck Mick
£74.20
Margaret Hardie
£50
Mick Rothwell
£11.33
Harman
£21.36
Emily Warner
Good luck Mick!!!
£11.33
Jennie
What a loon!
£53.32
Molly Xoxo
So proud of you poppa!! Can’t wait to see you running
£250
Charley
Well done old man
£32.23
Maggie Allen
Well done Mick Hope the pain is settling now! So glad your wife is ok
£168.54
Spheretech Air Conditioning
Well done mate
£11.33
Colin Capon
£50
Philip Lavery
Hoping to see Olaf on streets of London ? Go Smash it my friend , all the best from Wales love Lou , FYL ,Mateo and the boys
£53.32
Robin Staveley
You’ve got this!
£125
Nixinfinity Ai
All the best Mick for the run - will be cheering you along.
£11.09
Jack L
£100
Jeremy Reed
The very best of luck Mick. Am glad your wife is now clear of cancer
£20
Terri Scarborough
Good luck Mick 💪
£500
Iron Octopus Ltd
Go Mick! - Get those trainers greased up!
£100
Amanda Strine
£20
Munny Jhangra
A great cause Mick! Wishing you all the best!
£50
C-l
Hope you have a great time!
£53.32
Steve & Alison
Good luck Mick. A worthwhile cause.
£750
Vicky Rothwell
Mick Rothwell LM26
£30
Julia
Well done Mick!
£32.23
Rhian Rice
Vicky, you are simply amazing xx
£5
George C
Good luck Mick; you'll smash it!
£50
Simon Brown
Oh Mick that is such awful news. All the power and love to you, vick, Charlie and Molly. XXX
£53.32
Michelle Ryan
Wonderful cause and you will do amazing! Enjoy every step, and take the whole magical marathon experience in
£53.32
Jane Middleton-jones
Good luck, you lunatic !
£21.84
Deb & Steve Ryan
£25
Philip Parker
Good luck today, hope you make it 🤞😂🤣
£5
Lorraine Coley
Good Luck
£32.23
Filbster
Good luck Mick! We will be cheering you on xx
£50
Thompsons
Good luck Michael, Such a great cause.
£21.84
Peter Field
Mick, Good luck with the continued preparation. I expect a world record to be broken!
£250
Anthony Eagle
MICK ROTHWELL LM26
£25
Clare Richmond
£26.20
Sam (coach D)
Be good my friend. Be very good.
£52.12
Joseph Waller
£11.33
Karly Haley
Good luck Mick, great cause
Such a strong family and an amazing cause! 🫶