Raising funds for Children with Cancer UK

I (Simon Parker) am one of the directors at Cool Car Limited, owner of autoairconparts.co.uk and hoping to raise awareness for a good cause.

I've often had that desire to run a marathon, but never acted on it, until now. I'm 55 now and living in Edinburgh so with a view to getting fit, started running again, only short distance at present, 5km but as I managed to secure a place in the 2024 London Marathon, I may as well raise some funds for a charity, and give myself a target to not only raise hopefully over £2,000 for Children with Cancer UK, but a target to get fit and healthy, finally.

My donate page is Donate (Simon Parker) - Children with Cancer UK

Why Children with Cancer UK?

Every child should have their whole life ahead of them, but cancer is still one of the biggest causes of death in young people under the age of 15. Obviously there are lots of charities to raise funds for, but for me seeing children with tubes in their arms, losing their hair, spending days and weeks in hospitals, and the effect this has on them and their family, it feels right to raise funds for this cause. No-one wants to see children not enjoying their childhoods, being able to play, swim, run, have fun; indeed many don't survive so I hope in this small way, I can help, and make their journey for them and their family a little easier.

They fund research

They’ve funded over 300 research projects leading to the development of better, kinder treatments and significantly contributing to survival rates which have seen improve from 67% to 85.2%

Supporting Families

From ‘amazing days out’ to funding accommodation close to hospitals, they work with partners to ensure families have the emotional and financial support they need, allowing them to focus on what matters most – their child.

Thank you to all those that choose to support me, and Children with Cancer UK. 

Please donate at Donate (Simon Parker) - Children with Cancer UK