A childhood leukaemia survivor has the run the British 10k in London to raise nearly £30,000 for the hospital which cared for him.
Now 21, Jacob Ziff was 14 when diagnosed and was treated at the haematology and oncology department at Leeds Children’s Hospital.
For three-and-a-half-years he underwent chemotherapy, including two intensive treatment periods, and more than 30 general anaesthetics at the hospital.
He was accompanied by cousin Henry Ziff on the fundraising run.
“The team at Leeds who looked after me were truly amazing and I would not be here today if it wasn’t for them,” Mr Ziff said.
“Running is really important to me, keeping my mind and body fit and healthy, in contrast to the trauma I experienced seven years ago.
“Six years ago, it was amazing to see my cousin run the London Marathon to support Leeds while I was undergoing treatment, so now it feels quite monumental for us to be completing this run together.”
The money will go towards a major refurbishment project designed to improve the care the hospital provides.
Mr Ziff divides his time between London and Leeds, where he studies at the local university and is a member of the United Hebrew Congregation.
