The Telegraph : declared in 'Marathon dad' dies after defying expectations by completing 24 races despite terminal cancer

A father-of-three who ran 24 marathons after being diagnosed with terminal cancer has died, having beaten the odds to live years longer than doctors predicted. Ben Ashworth found out he had terminal bowel cancer in March 2012, and was given just six months to live. Mr Ashworth, 38, from Preston, Lancashire, began taking part in charity runs in three years ago. He went on to complete 24 marathons, in between chemotherapy treatment, as well as four ultra-marathons, a cycling tour up the three peaks of Ben Nevis, Scarfell Pike and Snowden and a Tough Mudder assault course race. His wife Louise said the family was "heartbroken".

Brave bowel cancer campaigner who completed 24 marathons in as many months after terminal diagnosis dies aged 38

Xxx"(Photo: Facebook)(Photo: Facebook)(Photo: Facebook)Since beginning his charity runs in April 2014, he took part in marathons all over the country including in Northampton, Temple Newsam, Leeds, Greater Manchester, Wakefield, Windermere and the Isle of Man. Could not subscribe, try again later Invalid EmailA brave man who completed 24 marathons in 24 months after being diagnosed with terminal bowel Cancer has died at the age of 38. Get daily updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe Thank you for subscribing! "We are grateful this wasn't a marathon and his last days were spent surrounded by those he loves and we were able to keep him at home. (Photo: Facebook)(Photo: Facebook)The emotional post said: "Dear friends who have followed Ben and our family on our Cancer Adventure.


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