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Megan & Marina’s Ultramarathon
Megan & Marina’s Ultramarathon for Rare Gynaecological Cancers & Gestational Trophoblastic Disease
Megan & Marina share a love of running, and discovered a surprising connection one day while out on the hills.
In 2010 Marina was diagnosed with Choriocarcinoma, a rare and life threatening complication of pregnancy, a type of Gestational Trophoblastic Disease. She was successfully treated with chemotherapy under the care of the specialist team at Charing Cross Hospital in London. In 2012 Megan was diagnosed with a rare form of ovarian cancer, and underwent surgery and chemotherapy, but unfortunately developed a very rare complication and care was transferred to the same specialist team at Charing Cross Hospital. Megan has undergone several surgeries since and remains a patient under this team.
In June of 2023, Megan & Marina took on an incredible challenge to raise funds for the research undertaken by CTRT at Charing Cross Hospital into GTD. Running 106 miles across Scotland over two days without sleep or breaks, their determination to raise funds spurred them on in temperatures of 30 degrees to complete their challenge. Although Marina succumbed to the heat at 95 miles, we are so proud of these two fantastic fundraisers who raised an amazing £3,600 in donations from supportive family and friends to enable our vital research into treatments for GTD to continue.
“It was brutal -mentally and physically with almost 16,000ft of elevation over mountainous terrain in 30 degree heat and sun. We are overwhelmed with the support we received throughout the race. People tracking our dots day and night from all over the world!”
To learn more about our GTD research or to donate, please click below
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Create a lasting tribute to a loved one with a CTRT In Memory page.
Are you thinking of setting up an In Memory page for a loved one on behalf of CTRT but unsure on where to start? We’ve laid out all the information here that you will initially need to create your tribute page.
What is an In Memory page?
An In-Memory is a personalised tribute page that commemorates and celebrates the life of someone special and helps continue raising funds in their memory.
It is an online space where you, your family and friends can share photos, stories, and memories about a loved one and donate to support The Cancer Treatment and Research Trust.
Why create an In Memory page?
An In Memory page is a wonderful way to remember a loved one, to celebrate their life and their commitment to a cause. The funds raised will be used by our charity to conduct life-changing cancer research and support the treatment of patients at Mount Vernon Cancer Centre, Charing Cross, and Hammersmith Hospitals.
Your In Memory page can also be an effective way of keeping track of past, current and future fundraising, or donations you may receive in memory of your loved one by keeping them all in one place.
How do I create an In Memory page?
It’s easy to get started and create your own In Memory page. Simply visit our dedicated In Memory page on the CTRT website here: Online tribute funds and click ‘Create a Tribute fund’ and follow the step-by-step process. It only takes a few minutes to complete. There is an option to set a fundraising target on the page if you would like to include this.
New In Memory feature – Light a Candle
In Memory pages now have the ability to feature a virtual candle which can be lit by a loved one, along with a donation, to mark a special occasion such as a birthday, anniversary or Christmas, or simply to honour a memory. The Light a Candle feature provides you and your family and friends with the opportunity to share a more personal donation in memory of your loved one, and to continue to return and pay tribute to them for years to come.
Click here to access a demo page to see what an In Memory page layout can look like.
Is there a fee to set up an In Memory page?
Your In Memory page is free to set up.
Can I add Gift Aid to my donation?
Yes. If your gift is eligible, simply tick the Gift Aid box when you make your donation.
Can I add offline donations?
If you have sent donations to us separately in the post or have fundraised for an event on a different platform, there is an option for these amounts to be included and combined in your In Memory page fundraising platform. This is usually best practice so that you, your family and friends can see all fundraising in one place.
Is there someone I can talk to directly about my In Memory page?
If you have any questions or want to chat through setting up your page, the friendly CTRT can help. Please contact us by email on info@ctrtrust.co.uk or give us a call on 07758 739185.
Thank you for considering setting up an In Memory page to honour the memory of your loved one and support CTRT in our important cancer research.
Set up your In Memory page with CTRT here: Online tribute funds
London Saucony 10k 2025 Team CTRT
Dr Anand Sharma and team raise money for Urological Cancers supported by CTRT.
On Sunday 13th July, a team of 10 fundraising hero runners including our very own trustee Dr. Anand Sharma braved the summer heat and ran the iconic Saucony 10k in London, collectively raising a massive £8,376 for a current trial in biomarker testing for urological cancers.
The Saucony 10K is a popular race in the capital where live bands, DJs and cheering fans power runners through the route, which takes in some of London’s most famous landmarks — including Westminster Bridge, The London Eye, Regent Street, Piccadilly Circus and Big Ben.
2025 was Dr. Sharma’s 5th year taking part in the 10k run, running in aid of the Cancer Treatment and Research Trust (CTRT), which supports his research activity for his urology patients (Testicular cancer, ovarian germ cell cancer, kidney cancer, bladder cancer and prostate cancer).
Dr Sharma explains: “We are currently conducting a trial in a biomarker testing in urology cancers. CTRT supports the salaries of our research nurses, study coordinators, data managers, and research fellow, who run our extensive clinical trial and research program.
Without contributions to CTRT we would not be able to offer our patients access to the most innovative new drugs or perform research to allow us to better understand the diseases we treat and the drugs that we use.
Thank you for supporting our work, which directly results in benefits for our patients.”
If you would like to support Dr Sharma’s important work in Urological cancer research you can make a donation here: Donate | Cancer Treatment and Research Trust
If you’re feeling motivated by reading this, why not take a look at our Challenge Events page to find opportunities to push your limits or simply have fun to support our cause? Whether it’s running or bungee jumping, your participation can make a real difference.
Challenge Events – The Cancer Treatment and Research Trust
Interested in joining Team CTRT in future Saucony 10k London races? You can register your interest by emailing the CTRT team on info@ctrtrust.co.uk. We can’t wait to hear from you!