Keith is also a regular blood donor for many years and made his 100th donation on 19th April.
“I’ve been a regular blood donor for many years and I know how much Geoff and his family appreciate that. I got lots of lovely words from Geoff every time I donated particularly when one of my donations went to Kings College Hospital where Geoff was being treated. My blood wouldn’t have gone to Geoff as it goes to premature babies but I know how important blood donation is to people with Leukaemia.
I recently made my 100th donation and have already booked in for my 101st in July.”
Keith was devastated to lose his best mate from schooldays at such a young age. He remembers how in an instant, Geoff’s life was turned upside down when he was diagnosed, aged 48. He recalls the rollercoaster that followed and the glimpses of hope that kept Geoff and all his friends going over the years.
“We all held on to the prospect of Geoff receiving the ground-breaking treatment that would save his life. It wasn’t to be for him.
But I know when I’m running the streets of Amsterdam, he’ll be with me, willing me on so that the money I raise can help others to survive.”