Children Cancer North 2026 💪🏼 Less than a month left before my first ever Children Cancer North run, cannot wait to take part! It’s time to start training for real now 💪🏼

We are at it again! Another year, another running season 🏃‍♀️ First on the list, the 43rd @childcancernth.bsky.social run 💪🏼
Every little helps to make life better for children with cancer, follow the link if you want to support this cause close to me 🧡 childrenscancernorth.enthuse.com/pf/letizia-m...

TIS THE DAY - Sunderland 10K It’s finally here, RACE DAY! Wearing my CCN and I’m ready to go 💪🏼

TIS THE DAY - Sunderland 10K
I have my @childcancernth.bsky.social tshirt and we are ready to go!
There is still time to donate to support a great charity working for a great cause like funding research for childhood cancer 🧡 more info at the link 👇🏼
childrenscancernorth.enthuse.com/pf/letizia-m...

Thank you ❤️ so far it looks rainy, but British weather can surprise 🤣

Nearly there, -3 days till the 10K! Second last run before the 10K, getting so close! Needed to gear up for the weather but it was worth it ❤️

Nearly there, -3 days till the Sunderland 10K!
Weather got colder but we geared up for this second last run before the race!There is still time to donate to the charity I’m running for, @childcancernth.bsky.social 🧡
More info here 👇🏼
childrenscancernorth.enthuse.com/pf/letizia-m...

Final week, 10K here we come! Evening easy run of 4km to rest after the 7km yesterday, which was the longest run so far before the 10K, feeling strong 💪🏼

Final week, 10K here we come!
It has been such an amazing journey, but it’s not over yet, and so hasn’t my fundraising effort 🧡
Want to help @childcancernth.bsky.social to support childhood cancer research? Visit my page here 🧡
childrenscancernorth.enthuse.com/pf/letizia-m...

The team keeps growing ❤️

@newcastleuni.bsky.social Faculty of Medical Science Research Associates and Assistants Committee (FMS-RAAC), made of NUBI, NUTCRI and NUPHSI RAs, had something brewing over the last months, find more info here 👇🏼

www.societies.ncl.ac.uk/fmspostdocco...

Another 5K in 30 minutes, -14 days til the 10K Had a long run today to start building up distance for the 10K, felt so good to just get out to run without worrying about keeping a certain pace 🎈🧡

Another 5K in 30 minutes, -14 days til the 10K!
I should really thank @childcancernth.bsky.social and their fundraising opportunity for getting me into this sport 🧡❤️
Want to support childhood cancer research? Follow the link ❤️🧡
childrenscancernorth.enthuse.com/pf/letizia-m...

First 5K done! 💪🏼 Today marks the end of my 5K training, concluding the run in just little over 30 minutes!! Not bad for being the first one 💪🏼 now on to training for double the distance, wish me luck!!

First 5K done in little over 30 minutes! Now on to training for double the distance and looking forward to representing @childcancernth.bsky.social in less than a month 💪🏼
Your support is still welcomed, find more info here 🧡❤️
childrenscancernorth.enthuse.com/pf/letizia-m...

First 5K approaching Today marks the end of week #7 of training for someone new to running, powered by Runna. Feeling better and better every time I get out to run and we are getting close to a full 5K!!

First 5K approaching and today marks the end of week #7 of training. Feeling better and better every time I go out for a run and supporting the fundraising for @childcancernth.bsky.social makes it even better!
Help me supporting them here!
childrenscancernorth.enthuse.com/pf/letizia-m...

Week#6 completed! We are running more and more now, building up the endurance. Need to learn how to better pace myself as I give it all too fast now! Had a great time on the moor with a lovely breeze cooling me down &#

Week#6 completed! Loving running on the moors with a nice breeze helping to cool down! I’m keeping up the good work and together we can help @childcancernth.bsky.social funding childhood cancer research!
Updates and info here 🧡❤️
childrenscancernorth.enthuse.com/pf/letizia-m...

Week #5 wrapped up! Haven’t posted other training sessions over the past days but they did happen and we are sailing ⛵️ feeling good and even more motivated to reach my goal!

Week #5 wrapped up! Haven’t posted over the last week but the training hasn’t stopped, as so hasn’t the fundraising in support of @childcancernth.bsky.social 🧡
Follow my progress and help them fund cancer research here childrenscancernorth.enthuse.com/pf/letizia-m...

Longest run featuring Amy the storm Last run of the week has been my struggle since the very beginning of the training, however today it felt good, with special guest Amy the storm, featuring lovely 47mph blows 🧡💪ㇿ

Longest run featuring Amy the storm! English weather provides the best challenges.
September is over but the fundraising for @childcancernth.bsky.social is still on!
Find more info on how to support us here 🧡
childrenscancernorth.enthuse.com/pf/letizia-m...

It is truly inspiring to see what research can do and a good reminder for us scientists that we are making the difference, one step at a time.

Challenging start to week #4 Ran after work and my legs did not cooperate at all. Definitely felt this run, but in the end we got it done with a smile :) 🧡

Challenging start to week #4, but we got it done with a smile 🧡
Supporting a good cause like childhood cancer research definitely makes the difference, are you curious to know how you can help?
Follow the link 🧡 childrenscancernorth.enthuse.com/pf/letizia-m...

Love engaging with the public for a great cause, like fundraising for @cancerresearchuk.org 🩵🩷💙

How it’s DONE DONE DONE week #3 ✔️ Week #3 comes to an end with my usual struggle to complete the last workout, probably also due to a very busy week at work. But the cows were out and a lovely breeze made the run pleasant 🧡

How it’s DONE DONE DONE week #3 ✔️ training keeps getting harder but we keep pushing! Thank you to those who already donated to support the research funded by @childcancernth.bsky.social, if you would like to help follow the link! 🧡
childrenscancernorth.enthuse.com/pf/letizia-m...

Week #3 unlocked! Weather is getting chillier in Newcastle, but that didn’t stop up from kicking off week #3 of training, with increased running time and as always, great views 🧡

Week #3 unlocked!
Increased running time and enjoying running more and more as a bonus, besides having this goal to support the research funded by @childcancernth.bsky.social 🧡
Check out the link to support a great cause and follow my progress
childrenscancernorth.enthuse.com/pf/letizia-m...

Week 2 of training completed! Last run of week 2 of training and I FELT it. It was raining and I had some fun last night, so motivation was not ideal, but having the goal of raising awareness and money to fund research for childre

Week 2 of training completed! Struggled to motivate today, but having the goal to raise awareness during #ChildhoodCancerAwarenessMonth and to help raise money for @childcancernth.bsky.social helped me sticking to my plan 🧡 Follow the link for more!
childrenscancernorth.enthuse.com/pf/letizia-m...

September is an important month for us, being #BloodCancerAwarenessMonth and #ChildhoodCancerAwarenessMonth. For the latter, we have the privilege to support @childcancernth.bsky.social and their campaign #CCNGold
Find more info here 🧡
childrenscancernorth.org.uk/paint-the-to...

Kicking off week 2 Started week 2 of training with classic refreshing British weather and 3.62km done. Found two lovely swans having a morning stroll by the lake 🧡

Kicked off week 2 with classic refreshing british weather and 3.6km completed! I can feel my running improving day by day, follow my journey and donate to @childcancernth.bsky.social here 🧡 childrenscancernorth.enthuse.com/pf/letizia-m...

#ChildhoodCancerAwarenessMonth
#BloodCancerAwarenessMonth

First week of training completed! ✔️ Today marks the end of my first week of training with a total of 9.9km completed! Looking forward to seeing how far I can go!

First week of training completed!✔️
If you would like to follow my journey and donate to a great cause, find more info here!
childrenscancernorth.enthuse.com/pf/letizia-m...

#ChildhoodCancerAwarenessMonth
#BloodCancerAwarenessMonth

The team is on its way to #CLRUK25 in York! What a great opportunity to catch up with fellow scientists from the CLRUK network ❤️

First morning run Was initially skeptical but had the best time! It was so nice and quiet that I encountered so many buddies on my way, but this cow was my fave 🧡

First morning run with a lovely running buddy! Check my page to see what I am doing and why 🧡
#ChildhoodCancerAwarenessMonth #RunForCharity

childrenscancernorth.enthuse.com/pf/letizia-m...

First run and first surprise! Did not run the whole 3km, as per Runna workout plan, but amazingly surprised that it was not as hard as I thought it would be! Now we just need to keep going, hopefully with more of these lovely sunn

As promised, my very first run! Check it out here
childrenscancernorth.enthuse.com/pf/letizia-m...

Thank you! First day today, wish me luck! 🍀

Thank you!

Sunderland 10k in support of Children's Cancer North Children's Cancer North is an independent charity with over 40 years of heritage in supporting individuals and families affected by childhood cancer across the North East and Cumbria. This charity is

Inspired by #GNR and for #ChildhoodCancerAwarenessMonth, I decided to challenge myself with my very first 10k. I will run in support of a charity dear to my heart, @childcancernth.bsky.social 🧡 To check my running journey and donate, please go here
childrenscancernorth.enthuse.com/pf/letizia-m...

#BloodCancerAwarenessMonth is here and we just want to take a moment to thank our sponsors, @bloodcanceruk.bsky.social and @ukri.org MRC, for supporting our efforts in battling blood cancer.

Grateful to be part of a great team and environment, offering great opportunities for collaborations with brilliant scientists ♥️