Emelia Legget, 24, will be running her first full marathon at the Queenstown event, while her brother George, 29, will tackle the half marathon, both raising funds for Neuroendocrine Cancer New Zealand in honor of their father, Dr. Malcolm Legget, who recently passed away from the disease. Dr. Legget was a prominent figure in improving neuroendocrine cancer care in New Zealand, and his children are continuing his legacy by exceeding their fundraising goals and aiming to support clinical nurse specialists in the field. The Queenstown Marathon will be a poignant experience for the Legget family, as they honor their father’s memory through their participation and fundraising efforts.
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