Twelve marathons in 12 months 'dozen' bother Caolan with cancer charity set to benefit

A Newry man is raising funds for local charity Friends of the Cancer Centre by taking on the incredible challenge of completing 12 marathons around the world in just 12 months.

Caolan, a past pupil of Abbey Grammar CBS, already has two marathons under his belt having completed the Marrakech Marathon in January and Seville Marathon in February, with Barcelona next on the list.

Caolan Magee running his first of 12 marathons in Marrakesh.

placeholder image — Caolan Magee running his first of 12 marathons in Marrakesh.

Caolan will be completing marathons across Ireland, the UK, Europe and as far as America. Caolan has even managed to convince 17 friends and family members to run alongside him for some of the marathons over the year.

Talking about the challenge, Caolan said: “I couldn’t be more proud of everyone who has committed to run with me this year.

Caolan Magee running his first of 12 marathons in Marrakesh with friend, Reece Harrison.

"As well as trying to raise as much money for Friends of the Cancer Centre, I’m excited to see everyone take on a huge challenge and prove to themselves what they are capable of.

"I couldn’t do it without their support and the support of everyone who has donated or follows my challenge on my Instagram @caolan.magee.

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“Like most people, we’ve had a number of people close to us who have been affected by cancer and my friend Robin’s father, Roy Lorimer was diagnosed and treated at the Northern Ireland Cancer Centre in Belfast.

Caolan Magee running his second of 12 marathons in Seville.

"We wanted to say thank you for the tremendous care and support that Roy received during his treatment. We also knew that by supporting Friends of the Cancer Centre we would be giving something back and helping other local families affected by cancer.”

For 39 years, Friends of the Cancer Centre has been dedicated to making a real and meaningful difference to cancer patients and their families across Northern Ireland.

The charity works to enhance the quality of patient care and support through its life-changing and life-saving work which includes funding additional nurses, supporting local research and providing practical support, such as financial grants, which can help patients through a difficult time.

Friends of the Cancer Centre relies entirely on the generosity of the local community and all money donated stays in Northern Ireland, directly benefitting patients and their families.

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Community Fundraising Officer for Friends of the Cancer Centre, Sarah Wilson, said, “Caolan is a fantastic supporter and he has done exceptionally well in raising so much money for Friends of the Cancer Centre already.

"I’d like to thank him and everyone who plans to run with Caolan over the next year as he aims to complete this amazing challenge, as well as everyone who has already donated via his JustGiving page www.justgiving.com/page/caolans12in12 .

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"The money raised will make a very big difference to the lives of patients and their families across Northern Ireland.”

If you would like to support local people affected by cancer by holding an event or volunteering for Friends of the Cancer Centre, please contact the charity on 028 9069 9393 or visit www.friendsofthecancercentre.com