史蒂文·琼斯跑来纪念他祖父白血病死亡,为英国的白血病护理慈善募集资金。
Steven Jones runs to honor his grandfather’s leukemia death, raising funds for UK charity Leukaemia Care.
来自比斯特的 51 岁的史蒂文·琼斯 (Steven Jones) 将于 10 月 12 日参加皇家公园半程马拉松比赛,以纪念他 25 年前死于白血病的祖父吉姆·伯克 (Jim Burke)。
Steven Jones, 51, of Bicester, will run the Royal Parks Half Marathon on October 12 to honor his grandfather, Jim Burke, who died of leukemia 25 years ago.
该活动支持白血病护理,这是联合王国的一个慈善组织,帮助血癌患者和家庭。
The event supports Leukaemia Care, a UK charity aiding blood cancer patients and families.
今年刚开始训练的琼斯 尽管膝盖受伤 却已经筹得超过1 000英镑
Jones, who began training this year, has raised over £1,000 despite knee injuries.
他说他祖父的逝世和最近的亲身经历激励了他的跑步。
He says his grandfather’s death and recent personal experiences inspired his run.
Leukeemia Care的首席执行官赞扬他的努力,指出联合王国每年约有10,000例白血病诊断,而且捐款支持基本服务。
Leukaemia Care’s chief executive praised his efforts, noting about 10,000 leukemia diagnoses occur annually in the UK and that donations support essential services.
慈善机构表示感激,并祝愿琼斯一切顺利。
The charity expressed gratitude and wished Jones well.