On Sunday 13 September, our Managing Director Andy Hopton will be lining up with 60,000 other runners at the AJ Bell Great North Run, taking on the 13.1 miles from Newcastle to South Shields as part of #TeamBowelCancerUK.
He’s running in memory of Kelly Egan.
Kel was the much-loved big sister of Ed Egan, Andy’s close friend and co-director here at VeryPC. She was diagnosed with incurable bowel cancer in early November 2025, and her health deteriorated quickly. She passed away just weeks later, on 28 November, with Ed and her family at her side.
In the short time she had, Kel was able to talk, reminisce and say goodbye to the people she loved. Not every family affected by bowel cancer gets that time. That’s what this run is about.
Why Bowel Cancer UK
Bowel Cancer UK is the UK’s leading bowel cancer charity. They fund vital research and services to save lives and improve quality of life for everyone affected by the disease.
Every pound Andy raises goes towards that work. It means earlier diagnosis, better support, and more families getting more time together.
How you can help
You can donate directly through Andy’s fundraising page: https://ajbellgreatnorthrun2026.enthuse.com/pf/andrew-hopton
Every donation, big or small, makes a real difference. Thank you for supporting Andy, and for supporting families like Kel and Ed’s.
Luke
With a decade in marketing and the last four years in product marketing, Luke looks after VeryPC's content, customer stories, campaigns and sales collateral. He works alongside the marketing and sales team to bring our products to life for schools, businesses and public sector customers.
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