Teenage cancer survivor Corey Foster, a performer at Butlin’s Minehead, achieved a remarkable feat by finishing the London Marathon on Sunday. With a time of six hours and 18 minutes, Corey surpassed his goal and raised more than £2,300 for the Great Ormond Street Hospital Children’s Charity, expressing his gratitude for the pivotal role the hospital played during his battle with Acute Myeloid Leukaemia at the age of 13.
Selected to represent Butlin’s at the prestigious race, Corey dedicated his training to honor the hospital that provided crucial support during his treatment. Months of intense preparation, including rigorous routines in his hometown of Minehead and even during a holiday in Turkey, culminated in his inspiring marathon journey.
The partnership between Butlin’s and Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH), now in its tenth year, propelled Corey’s determination. His personal connection to the charity fueled his commitment to contribute to the Children’s Cancer Centre at GOSH, emphasizing the profound impact it can have on patients, families, and survival rates for children battling cancer across the UK.
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Corey’s triumphant run in the marathon adds to Butlin’s fundraising initiatives, which include bake sales, a swimathon, bingo events, and a five-mile fun run at the Minehead resort. With a pledge to raise £1 million for the hospital by 2028, Butlin’s enduring commitment to supporting GOSH echoes the legacy of its founder, Sir Billy Butlin, who played a pivotal role in funding the UK’s first paediatric CT scanner for the hospital in 1977.
For more details on Butlin’s charitable endeavors, visit www.butlins.com/about-us/charity-partnership.