Thomas Whitehead

Why I’m Running the Amsterdam Marathon for KWF

Just a few weeks ago, I stood in the crowd watching the London Marathon — and something clicked. Seeing thousands of people push their limits, all for causes bigger than themselves, was nothing short of inspiring. It wasn’t just about the finish line — it was about purpose, grit, and community.

At that moment, despite never having run more than 10 kilometers in my life, I made a decision: I’m going to run a marathon.

So on October 19th, I’ll be taking on the Amsterdam Marathon. It’s not just a personal challenge — I’m running to raise money for KWF Kankerbestrijding, the Dutch Cancer Society.

KWF is an incredible organization dedicated to fighting cancer through research, prevention, and support for those affected. Nearly everyone’s life has been touched by cancer in some way — and this is my way of doing something to help.

The training won’t be easy, and there will be plenty of early mornings, sore legs, and self-doubt along the way. But I’m motivated by the people I’m running for — those who are battling cancer, those we’ve lost, and the hope that one day, we’ll beat it for good.

If you’d like to support me and KWF, any donation — big or small — is deeply appreciated. And if you just want to follow along on the journey, I’ll be sharing my progress along the way.

Let’s make every step count.