A New Challenge! Fundraising for Alzheimer’s Society and World Cancer Research Fund

Last year, one of our team, Celeste Melton, took part in Run Yorkshire Roundhay Half Marathon and raised an amazing £411 for Alzheimer's Society. Celeste has a new goal for 2026.

Celeste confirms, “This year I’m doing an annual challenge – for two charities – Alzheimer’s Society and World Cancer Research Fund, so you can choose one or both to donate to, whichever you feel closest to. The challenge is to complete one half marathon a month leading up to my 61^st birthday in October (if I survive that long!).”

Sponsor Celeste!

To sponsor Celeste, please click the relevant link below:

Alzheimer’s Society is https://gofund.me/dd9b66b35

World Cancer Research Fund is https://gofund.me/19439ebc5

Celeste wants to raise as much money as possible for these causes so please consider giving as much as you can.

Celeste’s Challenge

• January 24^th Clumber, Worksop – 9 miles – Done!
• March 8^th Penistone (6.5 or 13)
• March 21^st Royston 
• March 29^th Sheffield (Half Marathons start here)
• April 19^th Leeds Temple Newsam
• May 10^th Leeds Headingley Stadium
• June 14^th Roche Abbey
• July 26^th Hillsborough Castle
• August 30^th Leeds Running Fest
• September 13^th Bakewell
• October 25^th Worksop

We’ll be posting updates on progress throughout the year - including photos at the finish lines with medals!

Support for Alzheimer's Society

Alzheimer’s Society are working towards a world where dementia no longer devastates lives by giving help to those living with dementia today and providing hope for the future by campaigning to make dementia the priority it should be and funding groundbreaking research.

Support for World Cancer Research Fund

World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF) is a leading global network of charities dedicated to cancer prevention and survival research, focusing specifically on the links between diet, weight, and physical activity. Founded in 1990, it funds research, influences policy, and provides evidence-based information to help people reduce their risk of developing cancer.