Pushing For A Cure

30/05/2026

It's back! If you have never taken part in our virtual duck race before then here is your chance to be a champion while raising funds for research into Osteosarcoma in memory of Aiden. We are aiming to sell 1,000 ducks this year!

Aiden was the strongest, bravest, most inspiring young man you could ever meet. He battled with Osteosarcoma for three years, fighting each piece of bad news time after time with humour and amazing spirit. His latest round of awful news came at the beginning of January 2025 when he found out he also had a brain tumour as well as a spinal tumour. He was due to start radiotherapy on these, but the tumour had grown, and this was now no longer an option. He remained in good spirits and kept making us laugh but unfortunately the monster defeated him, at just 15 years old, just days later. He led his life to the fullest that he possibly could, inspiring our whole community with his fighting spirit and endless positive outlook.
Friends Of BCRT - Postage Stamp Appeal & More! are running this duck race in memory of this duck mad warrior, starting on the day of his birthday. Every penny we raise from this event will be donated to fund research into Osteosarcoma.
No parent should see their child go through the hell that Aiden and many others like him do so please help us make a difference to find a cure by buying at least one duck and sharing the details anywhere and everywhere and by any means.
There will be a 1st, 2nd and 3rd prize.
Osteosarcoma is the most common type of primary bone cancer in children, teenagers and young adults. Osteosarcoma can affect people of any age, but most cases develop between the ages of 10 and 24 years and in people over 60 years old. The most common places it starts is in the long bones, the thigh bone (femur), followed by the shin bone (tibia) and arm (humerus), then the jaws. In rarer cases, osteosarcoma can start in the skull, the ribs and small bones in the hand and feet.
The ducks cost £3.00 each. Please click on the link and create your duck. Please note that you will receive an email to confirm your purchase so if you do not get one please check that you have cared for your duck properly!
https://www.balloonrace.net/fob-psa-m

1000 ducks.....come on, get them bought for a great cause 😊🧡🩵

02/05/2026

Up bright and early with the youngest member of the family, while the eldest marshal at the opening round of the
The bridge looking fab in the morning sun

25/04/2026

Good luck to all runners tomorrow in the
"YOU GOT THIS!!!"

changing lives one step at a time 💪

20/04/2026

Well Manchester Marathon

We have unfinished business..............not next year...... I need bullet proof hands.

For all my amazing sponsors. I will be running the 11.3 miles to get the distance in that I didnt complete when my hands are healed.

So so proud of my amazing, inspiring running partner Stephanie who finished the marathon with Matthew and her son Laurie by her side.
Huge congratulations

19/04/2026

Got half way, the weather and sweat got the better of my hands and it was impossible to continue.
Thank you so much everyone for all your support.

My body, arms, shoulder and everything was willing to continue, but my hands are ripped to shreds.

Give all your support to who is continuing to complete her first marathon 💪💪💪🥰 huge amounts of love to you mate go smash the finish

19/04/2026

For my fellow 42000 runners today at
In the words of "You Got This"

We've worked hard for this, let's enjoy the day and smash those goals we've set ourselves.

Have fun and loads of love to you all x

18/04/2026

For all supporter information for tomorrow's Manchester Marathon please visit:
https://www.manchestermarathon.co.uk/supporter-hub/

There will be live tracking
Link to the live YouTube coverage
and maps of where to view the marathon.

Steph and I will be in the Cyan wave, start time of 11.10am
The Bone Cancer Research Trust will have a cheer point at mile 21, Edge Lane, Stretford, use the Stretford Tram Stop. From 9:30am

Thanks so much everyone for all the support, donations and shares, it's truly humbling and I will be bringing this record to the UK and most importantly to Manchester!!

If you have a loved one taking part this year and want to know how best to support them and the event, then check out...

18/04/2026

When my brother and sister in law popped over 🥰🥰🧡💙 thank you so much xx

18/04/2026

Final shakedown test of my crutches, my trainer, my gloves and a gorgeous morning run with

100% locked in and ready for the huge crowds to carry us through the iconic streets of Manchester in 26.2 miles of pure endurance along with 42000 runners.

For now though my plan is telling me:
​Horizontal Discipline: From this moment until Sunday morning, your only job is to be the "laziest" man in Manchester.

www.justgiving.com/page/lloydymarathon2

17/04/2026

Edit edit: hmm not sure this is going to happen 😔 they ran with the lady running in the Sari, and I haven't had a call to say when they'd need me on. Disappointed, but hey in less than 37 hours, I'll be getting into my start wave ready to take on the Manchester Marathon on my crutches and one leg!!

Edit: may now have to be later maybe past 9pm.

This is so exciting 🧡💙

I'm going to be live on the radio... tune into BBC Radio 5 live at 6.45pm and I'll be talking to Clare McDonnell 💙🧡