A mum from Cottam has signed up to six running events in thanks to her treatment at the Rosemere Cancer Foundation. 

Cardiac physiologist and bowel cancer patient, Kat Smith, 39,is hoping to take on the six races, varying from 5km to a marathon, running until next year.

Kat, running in thanks for the Rosemere Cancer Foundation, visited to A&E in 2023, leading to a shock diagnosis of bowel cancer and a year treatment at the charity’s centre.

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Kat said: “I was a runner before my cancer diagnosis. I ran during my chemotherapy treatment to help my mental health and to show my boys that anything is possible if you attack challenges head on and now, I am running for Rosemere Cancer Foundation as I cannot fault the care and compassion from the staff I encountered during my treatment at Rosemere Cancer Centre. 

“It made an incredibly difficult journey more manageable, and I would like to take this opportunity to give something back.”

Following her cancer surgery, Kat was prescribed eight cycles of chemotherapy at the Lancashire cancer treatment centre and finished chemo at the end of June 2024.

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She is now in remission and is starting to rebuild her fitness, alongside her husband Chris, who was already a runner, and inspired her two sisters Helen and Susie.

Kats sisters, her two sons, and husband will be beside her alongside all six planned races.

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