Powell Dobson Urbanists Planning Manager, Mark Farrar, is running the Midnight Sun Marathon in Tromsø, Northern Norway, to help raise money for Brain Tumour UK and Macmillan Cancer Trust. Brain Tumour UK seeks to increase awareness and knowledge of brain tumours through funding an extensive programme of research, education and support. Macmillan Cancer Trust provides practical, medical, emotional and financial support for people affected by cancer and also campaigns for better cancer care.

Mark was diagnosed with a brain tumour in 2008, and having since undergone successful radiotherapy treatment, is now taking the opportunity to raise some money for these two important charities which give vital support to people who are affected by brain tumours and cancer.

The full marathon takes place throughout the ‘night’ on 20^th June - the longest day. As Tromsø is north of the Arctic Circle, it stays light all night long - as the sun doesn’t set.

Mark has so far managed to raise over a £1,000 in total for the two charities by kind donations given through his Justgiving websites and would like to thank everyone who has already sponsored him for their generous support. All donations are gratefully accepted and it’s not too late to add your own! This can be done very easily through his Justgiving websites, which also have more information on the event

www.justgiving.com/markfarrar_braintumouruk www.justgiving.com/markfarrar_macmillan