Demirtges just lately underwent six months of intensive chemotherapy, nevertheless, she stated the cancer has since unfold to her lungs.
She stated she was remaining optimistic, including that having the ability to run and be energetic felt like “such a gift”.
Speaking to Radio Oxford, she stated: “For me, the London Marathon is a huge challenge and something massively outside my comfort zone but I’ve spent quite a lot of time in hospitals over the past few years… I feel really lucky to be able to run.
“I would not say I’m a pure runner by any stretch of the creativeness however I’m working for me, for my household, for my two boys James and Ed, and simply to show to us all and to anybody affected by cancer that you could’t be held again by issues and you’ll nonetheless set wild targets and it is best to at all times attempt.”
The mum stated the Oxford branch of Maggie’s, external, based mostly subsequent to the Churchill Hospital, had made a “large distinction” to her.
“It’s like a sanctuary, it is fantastically designed and the folks in there are simply completely unbelievable,” she stated.
“They’ve supported me for years and, by going there, I’ve met superb folks with cancer and their households and I’ve had nice recommendation.
“Fundraising for Maggie’s is just my way of giving a little something back to them for being so amazing.”
