Race to the Stones 2023 - Craig Duff's story

Craig Duff - Race to the Stones 2023

Craig took part in Race to the Stones which is a 100km ultramarathon from Lewknor to Avebury with 2 of his colleagues to raise funds for M2C following his wife Gemma's secondary breast cancer diagnosis in 2019.

Here you can read more of Craig’s story.

Can you tell me a little about yourself?

Tim, Chris and I work together at Keyloop (www.keyloop.com).  The opportunity to take on Race to the Stones came out of a chance conversation between Chris and I about challenges and the fact that RTTS finishes near where Chris lives! Before having had time to fully think it through we had both registered. Shortly after Tim took the bait and agreed to join us.

 

Can you tell me how you first got involved with Make 2nds Count?

I became aware of the charity following my wife’s (@gemduff) secondary breast cancer diagnosis in 2019.

Can you tell me more about why you chose to fundraise for us?

I wanted to do something to specifically support secondary breast cancer. There is a sense of helplessness I have been wrestling with – Race to the Stones is an opportunity to make a positive contribution to a cause close to our hearts. I am lucky to have such supportive co-workers, who are equally as daft for agreeing to take on the challenge! The wider support from the Keyloop community has been amazing.

Why is it important to you to have a charity dedicated to secondary breast cancer only?

The progress various charities have made in raising awareness of secondary breast cancer has been great, but frankly there is more to do. I certainly didn’t appreciate the significance of secondary breast cancer versus primary prior to Gemma’s diagnosis. More specifically it’s the awareness across younger people that needs attention to ensure individuals are advocating for their own health. In addition, whilst secondary cancer is not curable today, my hope is that advances in treatment and medication can/will help to ensure that those diagnosed will be able to continue living as normal a life as possible with secondary breast cancer.