Sisters take on ultra marathon for cancer charity

Lena Eastment (left) and Steph are taking on the 100km challenge for Macmillan Cancer Support, following their father's cancer diagnosis last year

Two sisters are taking on an ultra marathon, to raise money for the charity that has been supporting the family after their father was diagnosed with cancer.

Steph Eastment, alongside her sister, Lena, from Shropshire, will take on the 100 km (62 mile) challenge in the Peak District on Saturday and Sunday.

They are aiming to raise £600 for Macmillan Cancer Support, after their father, Tony, was diagnosed with lung cancer in 2023.

"Macmillan has been an incredible pillar of support for our family during this difficult time," said Ms Eastment.

The charity has helped alleviate the family's stress, and provided help and guidance with what they have needed.

"These ultra challenges are tough, but the sacrifice and pain we endure pales in comparison to the daily struggles faced by those battling cancer," Ms Eastman said.

'Incredible challenge'

The charity is 98% funded by voluntary donations.

It has worked with the Shrewsbury and Telford Hospitals NHS Trust (SaTH) to develop support centres in both hospitals.

Ms Eastment is a healthcare assistant at Telford's Princess Royal Hospital.

"It has been my pleasure to support the truly lovely Eastment family since Tony's diagnosis, I wish them luck with the incredible challenge they have set themselves," said Ella Sadd, Macmillan Cancer Support Centre Assistant Manager.

"Donations, such as the one that Steph and Lena are pledging, enables us to continue supporting people affected by cancer in the Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin, and mid-Wales areas."