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My mum, Margaret Rose Whicher, died in January 2024 from Ovarian Cancer. In her life she had raised funds for many good causes. She also loved the Isle of Jura - where she had spent many formative holidays. So in her memory (on my 55th birthday) I am running the Isle of Jura Fell Race. The run is a gruelling 2300M+ of climbing over the awe-inspiring 'Paps'. A challenge worthy of her memory and of this important cause.
It is a fitting challenge.
So this leads me to ask if you might help make a real difference to the life of someone affected by ovarian cancer?
I’m raising funds for Ovacome, the national UK charity focused on providing support and information to anyone affected by this disease. Ovacome is a strong community for those who have been diagnosed, those who think that they might be at risk, friends and family, and healthcare professionals.
Ovacome exists to reduce isolation, provide expert information, promote understanding of ovarian cancer and its symptoms, and to support those affected by it in their time of need.
Ovacome’s specialist support team is there to help those living with ovarian cancer navigate their treatment, care and life beyond the disease through the charity’s telephone support line, email, and 24-hour forum. Ovacome also hosts online and in-person groups, workshops, and events where people affected can meet others in similar circumstances, share advice, make friends, and offer encouragement to one another in a safe environment.
Ovacome receives no government funding and so relies on its donors and fundraisers to make its life-changing work possible. Your generosity could help someone affected by ovarian cancer access the vital support and resources they need. Any amount you feel able to give could have a huge impact on the experience of someone facing a diagnosis.
It would mean a lot to me if you could share my fundraising page with your friends, family, colleagues and on your social media.
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Tomorrow, I run the Isle of Jura Fell Race.
Friday 22nd MayGetting here has just been another part of the challenge. Over the last 24 hours I’ve travelled by car, train, bus, coach, taxi and lifeboat — then walked the final 5km carrying kit and supplies. I think George Orwell’s word was ‘un-get-at-able’. Well, Jura is that.
For one weekend each year, the population of the island effectively doubles as 250 runners — with families, supporters and awed first-timers like me — arrive to take on one of the toughest and most iconic fell races in the UK. Most gather to camp on the green in front of the Jura Hotel, creating a colourful temporary village built on the physical campaigns that each runner has made to be here.
Tonight we pray the weather forecasts are right; the rain and wind will disappear, the visibility lifts, and a glimpse of sun would not go amiss, too. For tomorrow we head into the hills.
The Jura Fell Race is challenging not so much for its distance, an ultra-half marathon – if there were such a thing - at 28kms. But it’s the tussocky, boggy ground. The sharp ascents and hazardous descents. All of which is enough to deal with if you can see where you are going; so yes please - no rolling mists this year, please. Because then you get to see the sheer scale of ground that you have to cover. It’s hard to explain until you reach the foot of the “Paps” and stand under where you are headed.
I’m here because I wanted to take on something difficult and meaningful in memory of my mum.
This in turn has led me to the work of Ovacome: who support people affected by ovarian cancer. Every donation, message and encouragement has given me a bigger reason to be here. Thank you for supporting me.
Tomorrow. Yep. It’s a big one!
Rupert Rowbotham
22nd May 2026,
Craighouse, Isle of Jura
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Why Ovacome? Why Jura's Fell Race?
Tuesday 14th Apr
Thank you to my Sponsors
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Jan Willis
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George And Sue
Well done Rupert. An amazing achievement.
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Simon Reichwald
Enjoyed watching your brother track in his phone your epic fell run today. Awesome thing to do, in memory of an awesome women, who we all loved very much’! Can’t wait to see your photos from Jura
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Penny
What an amazing cause Ru. Good luck. Hoping to catch up at the other end of the country in the summer.
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Simon Walker
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Ollie, Kayleigh, Robin And Celyn
Good luck tomorrow Ru and have a very happy birthday at the same time!! sending all our love and thinking of how proud Granny would be of what your doing, Ollie, Kayleigh, Robin and Celyn xxxx
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Laura Bateman
Enjoy those stunning views and PLEASE be careful!!! Laura and the White Rock Crew x
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Andy Grays
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Becky King
Amazing stuff Ru! Go smash it 🤩
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Em
You can do it Uncle Ru! Love Laurie, Wilf (Nico and the tadpoles) xx
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Sarah Somers
Please take care on this run . Well done in advance
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Alice Talbot Rice
Good luck Cuz! You’ve got this! xxx
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Robin Ashby
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Rupe B
Run rabbit run !!!
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Justin Audibert
Best of luck Rupert! What a fantastic challenge for a fantastic cause!
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Roman
What a wonderful journey. Good luck. X x x
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Marie H
You’re a wonder! Huge luck xx
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Anonymous
I am in awe of anyone who can climb one Pap let alone run all 3 of them. Good luck Ru… go smash it!
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Daphna Attias
Amazing. Good luck! Xx
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Susannah Hall
Go Rupert!
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Jon Patient
Run like the wind Ru! Huge respect - love from us all, JAKE xx
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Sir Bertrand Wiggins
Don’t forget to pack your cagoule.
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Gina Bill
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Buzzy
Loved her, when’s the race. Would love to see Jura and come and support you. Phenomenal effort. She’d be be so proud. Xxx
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Sara-jane Arbury
All power to you, Rupert!
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Louise Campbell
What a wonderful thing to do in Rosie’s memory. Good luck and lots of love Wheezy x
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Liam Gifford
All the very best my friend x Go get it!
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Chris Michael
Sounds like an amazing experience. Good luck!
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Nic & Marie X
Great work Ru 😍🏃
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Soph, Nick & Fam
Dear Ru, you are going to smash this! Your darling Mum would be so proud and thrilled you’re going to get papped. We’ll be cheering from down South as you wrestle with every tussock and bog patch - go well! xxxx
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Rupert Bentley
Good effort, hope it is not gruelling!
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Mark Wagstaffe
Great stuff....well done
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Fi Sheldrick
Rupy! I’m so proud of you for attempting this incredibly challenging run I love that is on your birthday, and as you say your mum will love that you are doing it I wish you all the luck in the world and hope you stay upright!!!! Lots of big hugs xxx
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Well done Rupert, you are amazing 🤩