19/08/2026
‘In June 2025, my Dad was diagnosed with oesophageal cancer. We were told that the cancer was aggressive and likely meant limited time remaining together. He had retired only 3 months earlier at 60.
After an immensely well fought battle, and multiple rounds of both chemotherapy and immunotherapy, my Dad was admitted to Sobell House in December 2025.
The care, patience, and kindness he received at Sobell House was second to none. The nurses and doctors that attended to him gave everything they could to keep him out of considerable pain. He passed away peacefully on 23rd December 2025.
I’m running the Oxford Half Marathon to raise money for Sobell House in the hope that any donation will make a difference to any families going through what my dad, my mum, my brother, and I have endured. Even if it pays for a cup of tea for somebody at a moment they need it most.
My goal is to raise £1,200 pounds to contribute towards a morphine driver; only this consistent dosage of pain relief gave him comfort in those final weeks. I’d like to be able to do this for somebody else.
Thank you Sobell House for all you do.’
Thank you, Millie, for taking on the Oxford Half for Sobell and sharing your story with us and our supporters. We’re honoured to have been able to look after your dad and family at such a difficult time. We wish you the absolute best of luck and we can’t wait to see you on the day! 💜
Let’s help Millie reach her goal 👉 www.justgiving.com/page/millie-hooper-1
