I have been training hard for 6 mths against a background of severely testing circumstances with a goal to do Boston UK Marathon.

Throughout my training my Dad, Ken Walton was fighting his own battle.

He battled so bravely but sadly lost his long, protracted battle on 6 April.

Dad was a strong hard working man and lost his life to Asbestosis, a condition he contracted unknowingly whilst working at British Rail Derby, and his work in Southampton.

With just 6 days to go, my Daughter was also seriously ill in hospital and it hung in the balance if I’d even be able to go ahead.

I hadn’t intended to do a fundraiser for this, but it felt as though it all fell in to place.

I don’t know what will happen on the day, but I hope he’ll be with me and I do him proud.

I would be grateful if you are able, to please kindly donate to this charity who helped Dad, and all those suffering from this awful disease.

Thank you