Georgia’s Daily Run for Cancer Research: NTU staff member takes on the Robin Hood Half Marathon

Nottingham Trent University staff member Georgia has been lacing up her trainers every single day this year for a cause close to her heart. She’s taking on a major fundraising challenge in support of The John van Geest Cancer Research Centre, a charity dedicated to researching innovative treatments for cancer - driven by the strength of her childhood friend, Kimberley.

Georgia first became involved with the Robin Hood Half Marathon last year as a volunteer. She was moved by the experience and decided to return this year as a runner, raising funds for the John van Geest Cancer Research Centre. To hold herself accountable while training, Georgia set a bold goal, and since January 1^st 2025, she has committed to running every single day in preparation for the big event.

Georgia will be taking on the half marathon on September 28^th in support of all those who have had their lives impacted by cancer, inspired by the experience of her childhood friend. Kimberley was diagnosed with Rhabdomyosarcoma, a rare form of childhood cancer, when she was just one year old. Although her treatment was initially successful, she’s faced ongoing health challenges, including four further diagnoses of throat and thyroid cancer in her late teens and twenties. Her resilience and openness about the long-term effects of childhood cancer have left a lasting impression on Georgia.

“Kimberley is one of the strongest people I know,” Georgia says. “Her journey has inspired me to do something meaningful - to raise money for a charity that’s helping improve our understanding of cancer and supporting people through every stage of it.”

To prepare for the Robin Hood Half Marathon, Georgia has now been running every single day for 39 weeks, documenting each of her runs on Strava and taking a photo, many featuring her running companion and pet whippet.

To date, Georgia has now been running every single day for 39 weeks, documenting each run on Strava and sharing photos - many featuring her running companion, her pet whippet. As part of her fundraising campaign, she’s been spreading the word on social media and rallying support from friends, family, and colleagues.

One creative twist to her campaign? For every donation made to the JvGCRC, Georgia lets the donor choose a song to be added to her race-day playlist. “It’s been a fun way to get people involved and make them feel part of the journey,” she says. The playlist now holds over two hours of motivational music to keep her feet moving on the day.

With race day approaching, Georgia’s efforts have already raised almost £300 for this vital cause, and she’s not slowing down. Her fundraising story is a powerful reminder of the impact one person can make in the fight against cancer.

If you would like to support Georgia’s commitment to combatting the impact of cancer, please visit her fundraising page and donate to this worthy cause.