My Story

After receiving the devastating news my dad had cancer in June 2024, he began his chemo and radiotherapy at the cancer centre at the Freeman Hospital. Daft as a Brush were fantastic at ensuring he got to and from his appointments over 5 weeks, every single day. My dad said he'd love to pay back by volunteering for them and taking other patients when he was better. Sadly my dad got the news in November 2024 that his cancer was terminal, and sadly he passed away in July 2025, so won't get the chance to do that, but I'd love to run and raise money for the amazing charity and volunteers that helped my dad through some of his darkest days, and make my dad proud in the process!  

The charity, Daft as a Brush Cancer Patient Care, specialise in transporting cancer patients to and from hospital for their Chemotherapy and / or Radiotherapy treatment, free of charge. The service involves collecting and transporting patients in a safe and comfortable environment from where they are living to where they will be having their treatment. If required, a volunteer companion will stay with the patient during their Chemotherapy and / or Radiotherapy.

The patient is returned to their home in readiness for their next course of treatment. The charity completes thousands of cancer patient journeys each year with a passionate team of hundreds of volunteers and a large fleet of ambulances. All donations received go directly to supporting cancer patients on their journey to recovery with Daft as a Brush Cancer Patient Care.

Any donations are gratefully received. Thank you so much for reading.