A man from East Lothian is preparing to take on the TCS London Marathon for the third time in memory of loved ones, including his mother, who have died from brain tumours.
Colin Bone, 51, will take on the iconic course on 27th April in memory of his mum Lucille, and friends Tom Brown and Bernie Petrie, all of whom lost their lives to this devastating disease. Colin previously completed the marathon in 2019 and 2023, raising more than £16,000 for Brain Tumour Research.
This year, he has chosen to work with Brain Power, an initiative associated with Brain Tumour Research and set up by his long-time friend Glenn Campbell, the BBC Scotland political editor. Colin said: “It’s such a challenge to complete, but I’ve managed to raise some great amounts of money in memory of mum and others I’ve known.
“This time, I was inspired by my friend Glenn Campbell, who made a documentary with the BBC about his brain tumour diagnosis and the struggles he’s faced.”
Colin’s mother, Lucille (above), was diagnosed with a metastasised brain tumour after experiencing slurred speech in 2018. The cancer had spread from her kidneys, and Lucille died on 14 March 2022, surrounded by her loving family.
Since then, Colin has faced further heartbreak, losing close friends Tom and Bernie in 2024. Their losses have driven Colin to take on the challenge once more, this time with a renewed determination to make a difference. He continued: “I don’t like running at all, and I get really nervous before every big race I do.
“We need more research, more awareness, and more funding to find better treatments and, ultimately, a cure. That’s why I’m running again. Every pound I raise is a step closer to changing the future for families like mine.”
Help Colin change outcomes by donating via his Brain Tumour Research JustGiving page.
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