Natalie Yates-Bolton from Chadderton, Oldham is planning to run the Lochaber marathon on 22 April at Fort William, Scotland for her cousin Claire Furmedge who was killed last summer.

Says Natalie Yates-Bolton:

"I took up running to celebrate beating cancer for the second time. I am running this marathon to celebrate the life of my cousin Claire who believed that we should all 'live life to the fullest'.

"Claire and I spent a lot of our childhood together. I didn't get the opportunity to say goodbye and tell her how much fun, adventure and colour she added to my life. Running this marathon is my way of saying 'thank you'.

"Donating the money raise to the Claire Furmedge Fund will hopefully help other children have extra fun and adventure in their lives. I know Claire would have loved that."

All funds raised are going to the Claire Furmedge Equipment Fund.

To support Natalie go to www.justgiving.com/natalieyb