Ceri Menai-Davis, 42, courageously completed the London Marathon with a heavy weight on his back to symbolize his son's tragic loss. His son, Hugh, who passed away from rhabdomyosarcoma at six, inspired Menai-Davis to physically carry 20kg during the race. This weight represented not only Hugh's weight at the time of his death but also the emotional burden of parental grief. While participating, he managed to raise £25,000 for his charity 'It's Never You,' which aids families with children undergoing cancer treatment, showcasing his ongoing commitment to support others in similar situations.
The London Marathon was an emotional ordeal for Ceri Menai-Davis, who ran 26.2 miles with 20kg on his back, symbolizing both his son's weight and the grief of losing a child.
Menai-Davis aimed to represent the burden of parental grief, emphasizing that carrying the physical load mirrored his emotional struggle after the death of his son Hugh.
Raising £25,000 for 'It's Never You', Menai-Davis connected his own loss to a greater cause, helping other families facing the cancer crisis.
Ceri described the marathon's camaraderie, stating, 'It's the why and not the how,' highlighting the motivation behind each runner's personal journey.
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