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We love sharing the achievements and celebrating the successes of our #TeamCardiff community. Read about what our fundraisers have been up to and our advice and tips. If you’d like to share your story or get involved with fundraising, contact donate@cardiff.ac.uk.

Running the Cardiff Half in my grandfather’s memory

Running the Cardiff Half in my grandfather’s memory

4 October 2024

Darshni Vaghjiani (International Relations and Politics 2022-) will be taking on October’s Cardiff Half Marathon in memory of her late grandfather. As a member of #TeamCardiff, she’s fundraising for researchers here on campus, who are improving outcomes for people living with some of the most common cancers.

“It was a no-brainer”: running the Cardiff Half for mental health research

“It was a no-brainer”: running the Cardiff Half for mental health research

26 September 2024

Friends Charley Bezuidenhout (Psychology 2022-) and Lizzy Braithwaite (Psychology 2022-) are both students at Cardiff University. They’ve decided to run the 2024 Cardiff Half Marathon together, in support of vital mental health and neuroscience research taking place on campus.

Running the Cardiff Half to help families like mine

Running the Cardiff Half to help families like mine

19 September 2024

In October, alumna Isabel Irvine (BSc 2024) will take on the Cardiff Half Marathon in support of her mum, who was diagnosed with cancer last year. To date, she’s raised an incredible £1,100 for Cardiff University cancer research in the run-up to the race.

A return to running in support of vital research

A return to running in support of vital research

12 September 2024

Alum Daniel Nicholas (MBA 2020) will be taking on this year’s Cardiff Half Marathon in support of Cardiff University’s neuroscience and mental health research. Here, he tells us his personal motivations for joining the Cardiff Half, his first race since the pandemic. 

Hiking Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) at night for life-changing research

Hiking Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) at night for life-changing research

5 June 2024

In July, Isabelle (English Literature and Creative Writing 2021-) will take a night-time trek up Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) alongside fellow #TeamCardiff fundraisers. Here, Isabelle tells us why she decided to join the climb to Wales’ highest peak. 

Trekking Wales’ highest mountain for cancer research

Trekking Wales’ highest mountain for cancer research

16 April 2024

Bilal (Law 2023-) has set himself the challenge of climbing Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon) – at night! As part of #TeamCardiff, his fundraising efforts will support cancer research at Cardiff University. Here, he tells us his motivations for joining the trek, and his advice for others looking to support life-changing research.

“I was convinced I’d never be able to run again”: taking on the Cardiff Half for cancer research

“I was convinced I’d never be able to run again”: taking on the Cardiff Half for cancer research

1 March 2024

Alumnus and university staff member Abyd Quinn-Aziz (MPhil 2012) has been a keen runner since his youth. Following some health problems, he’s recently returned to running and has set himself the challenge of this October’s Cardiff Half Marathon. 

My Cardiff Half for neuroscience and mental health research – Professor Neil Harrison

My Cardiff Half for neuroscience and mental health research – Professor Neil Harrison

4 December 2023

Neil Harrison is a Clinical Professor in Neuroimaging based in Cardiff University Brain Research Imaging Centre (CUBRIC). In October he ran Cardiff Half Marathon as part of #TeamCardiff to raise funds for neuroscience and mental health research at Cardiff University. Professor Harrison shares his Cardiff Half journey and the difference fundraising makes to early career researchers.

Running for your life – what running can do for your mental health – For Alumni, By Alumni

Running for your life – what running can do for your mental health – For Alumni, By Alumni

20 November 2023

George Watkins (BA 2018) is a seasoned Cardiff Half Marathon runner and former Mental Health Officer at Cardiff University. In 2018, 2019 and 2022, he ran for #TeamCardiff, fundraising for vital Cardiff University neuroscience and mental health research. Here, George shares his journey with running and his own mental health.  

#TeamCardiff fundraisers take on Cardiff Half Marathon

#TeamCardiff fundraisers take on Cardiff Half Marathon

28 September 2023

On Sunday 1 October, over 100 alumni, students and staff will be running the Principality Cardiff Half Marathon as part of #TeamCardiff.