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BBC News
28-04-2025
- Health
- BBC News
London Marathon 'phenomenal' - Jersey colon cancer patient
A Jersey colon cancer patient who completed the London Marathon on Sunday said the experience was "phenomenal".Sam Wilkes was diagnosed with the disease in August and finished his chemotherapy treatment in treatment meant Mr Wilkes was not able to train fully for the finished in five hours and five minutes, raising more than £3,100 for the Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust and Friends of Jersey Oncology (FOJO) charities. Mr Wilkes spoke to BBC Jersey on Monday morning and said: "My legs aren't as bad as I'd thought they'd be but my feet are in tatters."I was actually five minutes quicker than I was the last time I ran this marathon."He added: "The day was phenomenal - just the noise, the runners, the crowd, the support, all of it was exceptional all the way through."The 2025 London Marathon set a new world record for the number of finishers. Katie Cartwright was another Jersey runner who completed the London had run the Boston Marathon six days prior to the event in the UK Cartwright said: "It seems to be the only major I have done so far where you end up seeing a four-person caterpillar, a netballer, Big Ben, a helicopter, Spider-Man all running the marathon alongside you."
Yahoo
25-04-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Colon cancer patient to run London Marathon
A Jersey colon cancer patient is running the London Marathon for two charities in the island. Sam Wilkes was diagnosed with the disease in August and soon afterwards started aggressive chemotherapy treatment. He has responded well and came off the treatment in March. Mr Wilkes is now waiting to hear if the chemotherapy has been successful and he is doing the race to raise money for Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust and Friends of Jersey Oncology (FOJO). Mr Wilkes is a keen runner and both charities have a special meaning to him. He said "it was a real shock" to hear he had cancer but "every step of the way the health service has been with me and it's been a really positive experience as much as it can". "I've been impressed by Durrell and the work they do and their race - the Durrell Dash - was one of the first I did after my surgery so it really has a special place in my heart," Mr Wilkes added. He also said "FOJO supports active cancer patients and their care has been phenomenal". "It's very good to give back to both charities", he added, having raised more than £2,400 so far. Melissa Rocha from FOJO first met Mr Wilkes when he started his treatment with the oncology department at Jersey General Hospital. She said Mr Wilkes "is a really lovely guy" and "this is just an amazing achievement". Ms Rocha added: "We're obviously completely reliant on donations and every penny goes to patients on the island." More than 56,000 people are expected to run the London Marathon on Sunday. Mr Wilkes admitted he hasn't been able to train as much as he normally would for the marathon. He said "it's a really tough one" because he was only able to sign up two months ago and so he is "not quite sure how my body will hold up". "I'm going straight for a pub once I've finished and it's been an important chapter in my life, but I am happy that has ended," he added. Follow BBC Jersey on X and Facebook. Send your story ideas to DJ raises more than £11.5k running marathon Jersey woman with Huntington's completes marathon Friends of Jersey Oncology (FOJO) Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust London Marathon
BBC News
25-04-2025
- Health
- BBC News
Jersey colon cancer patient to run London Marathon
A Jersey colon cancer patient is running the London Marathon for two charities in the Wilkes was diagnosed with the disease in August and soon afterwards started aggressive chemotherapy has responded well and came off the treatment in Wilkes is now waiting to hear if the chemotherapy has been successful and he is doing the race to raise money for Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust and Friends of Jersey Oncology (FOJO). Mr Wilkes is a keen runner and both charities have a special meaning to said "it was a real shock" to hear he had cancer but "every step of the way the health service has been with me and it's been a really positive experience as much as it can"."I've been impressed by Durrell and the work they do and their race - the Durrell Dash - was one of the first I did after my surgery so it really has a special place in my heart," Mr Wilkes also said "FOJO supports active cancer patients and their care has been phenomenal"."It's very good to give back to both charities", he added, having raised more than £2,400 so far. Melissa Rocha from FOJO first met Mr Wilkes when he started his treatment with the oncology department at Jersey General Hospital. She said Mr Wilkes "is a really lovely guy" and "this is just an amazing achievement".Ms Rocha added: "We're obviously completely reliant on donations and every penny goes to patients on the island."More than 56,000 people are expected to run the London Marathon on Sunday. Mr Wilkes admitted he hasn't been able to train as much as he normally would for the said "it's a really tough one" because he was only able to sign up two months ago and so he is "not quite sure how my body will hold up"."I'm going straight for a pub once I've finished and it's been an important chapter in my life, but I am happy that has ended," he added.
Yahoo
22-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Jersey firefighter finishes 150k run for charity
A Jersey firefighter completed his challenge to run 150km (93.21 miles) around the island for charity. Matt Roberts has raised more than £5,000 for the Firefighters Charity and Friends of Jersey Oncology (FOJO). He started the run from St Helier at 16:00 BST on Saturday and finished 23 hours later at 15:00 on Sunday. Mr Roberts was joined by friends and colleagues for the vast majority of the run to help him complete his challenge. Fire crews, friends and family members gathered at the finish line which was made by tying a line between two fire engines. Mr Roberts said it was "actually really enjoyable" and "out of 23 hours of solid running, I was on my own for less than 10 minutes". He added: "I genuinely didn't think I'd raise over £1,000 so £5,000 is incredible." Mr Roberts celebrated his finish with a can of Guinness and some takeaway food which his friends had bought him. Paul McGrath and Steven Andrews are both from Jersey Fire and Rescue Service and joined Mr Roberts on different parts of his run. Mr McGrath said "this is just amazing" and "I just wanted to be there to support him". Mr Andrews added "Matt is a very dedicated guy" and "it's tiring enough doing just doing a little bit of it". Jersey's Chief Fire Officer Paul Brown also cheered on Mr Roberts as he finished. He said: "It was really inspiring. "I think it says something about Matt first and foremost, he is quite remarkable individual to have done this in this way for those charities. "Hopefully he will recover well because he certainly deserves to have some down time now," Mr Brown added. FOJO called Mr Roberts an "amazing person" for completing the "phenomenal challenge". Follow BBC Jersey on X and Facebook. Send your story ideas to Jersey Fire and Rescue Service Fire chief says service has high number of calls Firefighters win Jersey Make a Difference Awards
BBC News
22-04-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Jersey firefighter finishes 150k run for charity
A Jersey firefighter completed his challenge to run 150km (93.21 miles) around the island for Roberts has raised more than £5,000 for the Firefighters Charity and Friends of Jersey Oncology (FOJO).He started the run from St Helier at 16:00 BST on Saturday and finished 23 hours later at 15:00 on Roberts was joined by friends and colleagues for the vast majority of the run to help him complete his challenge. Fire crews, friends and family members gathered at the finish line which was made by tying a line between two fire Roberts said it was "actually really enjoyable" and "out of 23 hours of solid running, I was on my own for less than 10 minutes".He added: "I genuinely didn't think I'd raise over £1,000 so £5,000 is incredible."Mr Roberts celebrated his finish with a can of Guinness and some takeaway food which his friends had bought him. Paul McGrath and Steven Andrews are both from Jersey Fire and Rescue Service and joined Mr Roberts on different parts of his McGrath said "this is just amazing" and "I just wanted to be there to support him".Mr Andrews added "Matt is a very dedicated guy" and "it's tiring enough doing just doing a little bit of it". Jersey's Chief Fire Officer Paul Brown also cheered on Mr Roberts as he said: "It was really inspiring."I think it says something about Matt first and foremost, he is quite remarkable individual to have done this in this way for those charities."Hopefully he will recover well because he certainly deserves to have some down time now," Mr Brown called Mr Roberts an "amazing person" for completing the "phenomenal challenge".
