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Local runner raises thousands for Macmillan Cancer Support

Roy Harris, Committee member at Waterloo and Taunton Conservative Club, Ashton, has raised thousands of pounds for Macmillan Cancer Support.

Close to Roy's heart, the charity supported him for his treatment of non Hodgkins lymphoma, a type of cancer which attacks the body's immune system.

Diagnosed in January 2020, Roy's World fell apart, however with Macmillan's help and his friends and family, Roy came through and is now in remission. 

Roy set himself a goal to raise funds for the charity to show his gratitude by taking part in this year's 2022 London marathon.

Club Chairman, Leon Tamcken said 'Roy has been amazing, his dedication to fundraising for Macmillan has been amazing, with the entire club supporting him all the way."

Roy completed the London Marathon in just over 5 hours, and has raised an amazing £3,955.00 

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