Carshalton sisters Janice Carter and Christine Bell will be taking part in the Shine marathon, in memory of their brother Graham Bell who died from cancer last year.

Mr Bell had the disease diagnosed a few days before he was due to take part in a half marathon last year with his twin sister Janice Carter. He died suddenly, only five weeks after the diagnosis.

Ms Carter said: "He was a very funny, quite the character. He was always up for a laugh and was always supportive of me and his family. He was definitely a family man."

She has participated in many charity fundraising events which included shaving her head, skydiving and various charity walks, raising more than £10,000.

The Shine marathon, from Southwark Park to Old Billingsgate, takes place over night September 27.