Melanie, aged 40 from Cleckheaton, has been diagnosed with incurable cancer and has set up her own charity to raise money for Yorkshire cancer research charity to help others living with cancer by running the half marathon in Leeds May.
Melanie was diagnosed with breast cancer in May 2023 three days after running the Rob Burrow Marathon in leeds.
Her aim is to inspire others to change their perception of cancer with her charity.
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