13/06/2026
Tomorrow, David Dunne will begin a 160-mile ultramarathon along the Pennine Way, raising funds for Sarcoma UK after his teenage daughter Evie was diagnosed with sarcoma last year.
Evie was 16 when her mum, Catherine, noticed a small bump on her leg. Within weeks, the family were facing a sarcoma diagnosis, surgery, chemotherapy and months of uncertainty.
David said: “When someone you love is diagnosed with cancer, life changes instantly - not just for them but for the whole family. Since Evie’s diagnosis, we’ve experienced first-hand the emotional and physical challenges that come with treatment, surgery and uncertainty.”
Evie’s treatment has now finished, and her recovery is underway, with regular scans to monitor her wellbeing. She is also currently taking her GCSEs, after months away from school.
Tomorrow, David will take on the Montane Summer Spine Challenger North, a self-navigated and largely self-supported race from Yorkshire to the Scottish Borders. He will have 90 hours to complete the route, managing his own navigation, kit, food, pacing and sleep.
David said: “There will be long days, little sleep, difficult weather and moments where I’ll want to stop - but those challenges are nothing compared to what people living with sarcoma and their families face every day.”
Thank you, David, for taking on this challenge for Evie and for everyone affected by sarcoma.
https://sarcoma.org.uk/news/we-had-seven-weeks-not-knowing-if-our-daughter-would-live-or-die-now-father-is-running-160-miles-for-her/