Brother and sister take on the London Marathon raising over £10,000 in memory of much-loved friend

Best friends Becky and Evie grew up together, going to the same primary school in Newtown, Powys, then high school and even worked together as they got older.

Their mums had grown close too and it was clear from early on that Evie’s mum Ali Williams and Becky’s mum Caroline Mumby had a close bond because of their daughter’s friendship. Family days out, holidays and even getting a job at the local pub together, their lives were intertwined.

But in 2022 Ali was diagnosed with skin cancer. The disease had spread to her lymph nodes and following operations and rounds of Immunotherapy she remained optimistic about her health.

Sadly, two years later the melanoma had spread to her eyes and brain, and Ali lost her sight. She however never lost her sparkle and continued to support her family and friends with her outgoing personality. She died in September 2025, aged 63, leaving a big hole in their lives.

Now both Becky, 32 and brother Nick, 34, are taking on the TCS London Marathon on 26 April to raise money in support of us.

Becky says:

“Ali was a fashion icon, she loved clothes and style was her passion. She was always outgoing and became part of our family and we all miss her so much.

“Nick and I wanted to do something to remember her by and to help the charity who offered her and her family much needed support when they needed it.

“This will be my first marathon, and everyone knows me, knows that I am not a runner. Nick on the other hand has already done the London Marathon, so he has been giving me all the hints and tips to help me, he will be out in front leading the way, whilst I will be aiming to just complete the marathon and if that takes all day, then so be it.”

The Mumby’s, sat down as a team with Owain, who is Evie’s Husband, and Jas, another close friend and decided to throw everything they could into fundraising to channel the immense grief they were all feeling.

As a team, they have already raised an amazing £10,000 through a series of popular quiz nights and auctions and have set up a Justgiving Page for sponsorship.

Duncan, Ali’s husband of 42 years, says of the challenge: “For Becky and Nick to do this for Ali means the absolute world to our family. It gives us something positive to channel all our grief and sadness into and keeps her memory alive. We know she’d be the first there to celebrate with them if she could. The team have raised an extraordinary amount of money and if this helps even one person/family, then it’s all worth it.”

Evie added:

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