Over Sunday 24th and Monday 25th August 2025 I (John Francksen of The Rotary Club of Cotswold Tyndale) will be undertaking a run/walk journey of around 35 miles to honour my late friend Catherine Aston. This lady was treated for cancer at the Cheltenham Oncology centre in Cheltenham, and lived at West End, near Wickwar in Gloucestershire with her devoted husband Derek. My trek will take place between these two points, taking in a section of the Cotswold Way Trail. Catherine sadly passed away on 30th December 2023.

This event is for the Rotary Big Space Cancer Appeal, to raise funds to upgrade the current facilities at Cheltenham. Today, you are told you have cancer in a small, windowless office, and we are trying to change the experience to make it a little more bearable. People are invited to join me along the route to remember Catherine. This is not a race! Walking will be included as I want this tribute to be as inclusive as possible. There will be food and refreshments at the finish! Further details to follow.

Please support this as she was a very brave lady, and future patients and the dedicated staff deserve better. Thank you.

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