Oxford Half Marathon runners raise funds for medical charities

Summarised from 2 outlets · 4 reports · Updated 9 Oct, 06:19 · Archive

Two groups are running the Oxford Half Marathon on 11 October to raise money for hospice and hospital services.

Multiple runners are taking part in the Oxford Half Marathon on 11 October for charity. Staff at Crossland Employment Solicitors, based in Abingdon, are raising funds for Sobell House Hospice in memory of Catherine Kilvington, who died on Boxing Day 2024 at age 44. Ms Kilvington was diagnosed with ovarian cancer and received specialist palliative care at the hospice before her death. The firm has set a fundraising target of £500 and is organising additional activities including a coffee morning next month.

Simon Lewthwaite, from Oxford, is running his first half marathon in an official NHS patient hospital gown. He is raising funds for Oxford Hospitals Charity and Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Mr Lewthwaite, who has epilepsy, is running in memory of his mother, who died from pancreatic cancer five years ago. His mother received care at OUH, including participation in HIFU clinical trials, which Mr Lewthwaite credits with helping his family during her illness.

Barry Ross, managing director at Crossland Employment Solicitors, said the hospice 'made a profound difference' to his team during Catherine's care. Catherine's husband Russell described how staff welcomed his family with support. Mr Lewthwaite has been documenting his training on social media and YouTube and has already secured corporate sponsorship, including a £250 pledge from startup Paddlemeet, which he personally matched.

How it is being reported

• Law firm running Oxford Half in memory of colleague lost to cancerStaff at Crossland Employment Solicitors, based in Abingdon, are taking part in the Oxford Half Marathon on Sunday, October 11Oxford Mail · 9 Oct, 05:00
• Oxford man to run half marathon in hospital gown for charitySimon Lewthwaite, from Oxford, is taking on the Oxford Half Marathon on Sunday, October 11.Oxfordshire Guardian · 9 Oct, 05:00
• Law firm running Oxford Half in memory of colleague lost to cancerStaff at Crossland Employment Solicitors, based in Abingdon, are taking part in the Oxford Half Marathon on Sunday, October 11Oxfordshire Guardian · 9 Oct, 05:00
• Oxford man to run half marathon in hospital gown for charitySimon Lewthwaite, from Oxford, is taking on the Oxford Half Marathon on Sunday, October 11.Oxford Mail · 9 Oct, 05:00

In this story: Crossland Employment Solicitors · Catherine Kilvington · Sobell House Hospice · Simon Lewthwaite · Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust · Oxford

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