Marathon mum tells cancer to Jog On!!

Estelle Allen was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2020 and running got her through the toughest battle of her life. Please see the inspirational article.

In 2020 Estelle organised the first Jog On Cancer event with a 5k and 10k run/walk being completed virtually by participants due to COVID restrictions. This event raised a whopping £4,000 which was split between the Glenanne Breast Cancer Unit in Craigavon Area Hospital and the charity Knitted Knockers.

The event is now held annually each October in Lurgan Park and this years event was supported by running sensation Dame Kelly Holmes who handed out medals to participants.

Jog On Cancer supports:

• Glenanne Unit at Craigavon Area Hospital by putting together much appreciated Comfort Packs which are distributed to cancer patients. These packs are so special as they let the patients know that they are not alone, they have support and there is light at the end of the tunnel.
• Knitted Knockers – volunteers knit and crochet handmade breast prostheses for women who have had breast cancer and have undergone mastectomy or lumpectomy. Knitted knockers are soft, comfortable and can be placed into a regular bra.
• Cancer Fund for Children supports children and young people diagnosed with cancer or living with a parent with cancer.

Jog On Cancer are also looking to support Prostate Cancer at the next event.

If you would like to get involved or have been diagnosed with cancer and feel that you need some support with inspirational stories etc please contact me or go directly to the Jog On Cancer Facebook Page.

You don’t need to be runner or walker to participate you can simply add a few extra items onto your Home Bargains, B&M etc trip and donate them through me by leaving them in the JSB Room in RCJ or alternatively offices can collectively put together a pack of items and I will come and collect if this is more suitable.

Alternatively, donations can be accepted by Paypal if you contact Jog On Cancer directly.

EXCITING NEWS!!!

I have only 60 bespoke Jog On Cancer Medals for a Virtual Event and would like it to be sold out.

Get together with colleagues, family or friends and either walk or run 5k or 10k for this wonderful cause.

Send me a pic of your walk/run and I will get your medal to you.

Cost: £15

Not only will you be helping your own physical and mental health but you will also be helping ones in need of your support.

Please email me on Michelle.Hanna2@courtsni.gov.uk for details of registration and make sure to be fast as I only have 60 spaces!!!!