Bere Alston Cancer Survivor Conquers Half Marathon
A seasoned runner, Dotty King, has overcome cancer and completed a half marathon to raise funds for those affected by the illness.
Dotty, a retailer and running coach from Tavistock, underwent emergency surgery on her tongue and neck last summer, followed by a second operation in November to remove the tumors.
Now, the health food shop owner has achieved a major milestone in her recovery by finishing the Weston-Super-Mare Half Marathon on October 19, raising money for The Swallows head and neck cancer charity.
“It was a wet and windy day with the course being mostly flat with a few sneaky hills. Sometimes you have to just keep going, be strong and believe in yourself.”
Dotty expressed her gratitude to her sponsors, who have donated over £1,800 to the charity, and was delighted to finish the race quicker than expected, despite the challenging weather conditions.
Author's summary: Dotty King conquers half marathon after cancer.