In 2020, Lee was diagnosed with a form of leukaemia called chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL). CLL is a type of cancer that affects the white blood cells in the body.
"King's College Hospital is one of the UK's leading centres for cancer research, and I've been lucky to benefit from their care," says Lee.
After four cycles of chemotherapy, the cancer is thankfully now in check. Lee is so grateful for the care and support he received at King's College Hospital, he has signed up to run the London Landmarks Half Marathon and fundraise for King's College Hospital Charity.
Lee is no stranger to running long distances for charity. In 2014, Lee ran the London Marathon in memory of both his father and his colleague, Owen.
The London Landmarks Half Marathon will be a different race for Lee. This time, he'll be running for himself- every step and each kilometre celebrating his recovery.
Lee will take part in the race around London's most iconic landmarks in 2022, allowing him time to fully recover from his cancer treatment. Remarkably, Lee is way ahead of schedule, having already almost TRIPLED his original fundraising target.
"Thanks to the fabulous chemotherapy unit team, the FLAIR clinical trial nurses and consultant team at King's, and Macmillan nurses at Medway who have kept me going since diagnosis a year ago, explaining, supporting and reassuring every step of the way," Lee says.
Stories like Lee's are a reminder to celebrate other inspirational runners who have gone the distance for King's.