Footy fan walking five marathons to team's last game
Oxford United fan Neil McManus is walking 125 miles over five days to attend his team's final away game against Millwall at The Den. The journey, equivalent to five marathons, aims to raise money and awareness for Fight Bladder Cancer, a charity that supported him after his diagnosis in 2024. Now cancer-free, McManus hopes his trek will encourage early detection and support for others facing the disease.
- ▪Neil McManus is walking 125 miles from Oxford to The Den in London to attend Oxford United's final away match.
- ▪He is raising funds and awareness for Fight Bladder Cancer, a charity that supported him after his 2024 diagnosis.
- ▪McManus, now cancer-free, began the walk from The Kassam Stadium and plans to arrive by Saturday's match.
- ▪Oxford United have already been relegated from the Championship this season.
- ▪The Fight Bladder Cancer charity is based in Chinnor and supports patients, families, and research advocacy.
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