Doctors, patients to run London Marathon in aid of CUH

Jim O’Byrne and Elton Chambers are in a group running the 2023 London Marathon in aid of CUH, raising funds to enhance the lives of others. They talk to Colette Sheridan

Jim O'Byrne, who will run to raise funds for CUH at next year's London Marathon, says any challenges in running pale when compared to people suffering from a life-threatening illness.

Jim O’Byrne, who is training for next year’s London Marathon with his running companion, Elton Chambers, compares pounding the pavement accompanied by his friend with the confessional. 

While Jim says that what is said while running stays there, he readily admits that talking to Elton about his wife Karen’s breast cancer helped him to cope.