News Charity run in memory of loved uncle
A student who lost a much-loved uncle to cancer has pounded the streets to raise money for other sufferers of the disease.
Nathan Cuttell, a student at Trinity Academy in Thorne, was determined to take positive action after his uncle Wayne Palmer died last year aged just 33.
A keen sportsman, 15-year-old Nathan decided to do a sponsored run from Doncaster to his home in Thorne.
He said: "My uncle had cancer for two years. He was like a second dad to me and was always there if I needed him.
"After he died I saw what it did to everyone in the family and I wanted to do something to help. I asked Mr Brew, our principal at the Academy, if there was a charity I could raise money for and he suggested the Bluebell Wood children's hospice appeal."
Nathan ran the eight miles from Kirk Sandall Park to his home in Canal View in just 44 minutes, with his dad Allan cycling alongside and a family friend running with him for company.
"I had a trial with Scunthorpe United at the time, so I'd got myself really fit for that. It made the run easier but we set off early in the morning and it was very cold. After just one mile I wasn't sure if I could do it but I carried on," said Nathan.
Later, the whole Academy applauded Nathan in assembly and Mr Brew presented him with a framed certificate to recognise his achievement in raising £365.
Mr Brew said: "Nathan is a young man with a big heart. He came up with this idea himself because he wanted to do what he could to help people who had suffered as his uncle and family had.
"We often hear about young people causing trouble but far more are using their lives in a positive way and setting a fine example to others. Nathan is one of those and we are very proud of him."
When he turns 17 Nathan plans to apply for the Great North Run half-marathon and at 18 hopes to complete the Nottingham Marathon, which would qualify him for the London Marathon.
Nathan Cuttell shows off his Trinity Academy certificate to mark his charity run. (08-05-34 SU)
Published on 8th May 2008 in News.
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