April is now well underway, and it finally feels like Spring is here!
Later this month our amazing Admin Support and Payroll Manager, Andy, is participating in the London Marathon.
After years of trying, Andy has finally secured a charity place in the London Marathon! 🏃♂️💪
He’s running to raise money for Pancreatic Cancer UK, a cause close to his heart. This incredible charity works to support patients and families, fund life-saving research, and raise awareness for one of the toughest cancers out there
Andy is running in memory of his close friend, Conrad (aka ‘Alf’), who tragically passed away from pancreatic cancer just 11 weeks after his diagnosis, despite being in peak fitness all his life. Conrad was robbed of his final chapter, having recently become a grandfather and preparing to retire he left his wife, family and friends far too early.
This is a cause very close to our hearts here at Total Accounting, as Ann’s lovely Dad also lost his battle with Pancreatic Cancer after a very quick but devastating illness.
If you can support Andy’s efforts it would be very much appreciated … please visit his fundraising page where you can find out more about PCUK and regular updates from Andy.
https://2025tcslondonmarathon.enthuse.com/pf/andy-gray
Quick note – Up until April 10th any donation will be doubled for free, so it’s a really good time to click on the link 😊
Here are some important facts about pancreatic cancer to help raise awareness:
- Pancreatic cancer is the 10th most common cancer.
- It is the 5th biggest cancer killer in the UK.
- Pancreatic cancer has the lowest survival rate of all common cancers, with a five-year survival rate of less than 7%.
- Survival rates for pancreatic cancer have not significantly improved in the last 50 years in the UK. In the 1970s, only 1 in 100 people diagnosed with pancreatic cancer survived beyond ten years, and this statistic remains unchanged in the 2010s.
- Early diagnosis is crucial for improving survival outcomes; one-year survival rates for those diagnosed at an early stage are six times higher than for those diagnosed at stage four.
- 80% of pancreatic cancer cases are diagnosed at stage three or four.
- 50% of people are diagnosed with pancreatic cancer through emergency services, such as A&E.
Let’s cheer Andy on as he takes on this incredible challenge! 🏃♂️🎉 We wish him all the luck in the world and hope he has an amazing marathon experience. Go Andy