Family to raise money for charity organization in memory of relative who died of mesothelioma

A team of family members are joining together in honor of their father, who died of mesothelioma, for a charity run, according to the Telegraph & Argus on June 17, 2008.

The 66-year-old died of pneumonia due to mesothelioma, in January, the article said of the terminal illness, which is contracted by exposure to asbestos.

The man's His son, daughter and son-in-law are taking part in the Jane Tomlinson 10k Run in Leeds, England to raise money for The June Hancock Mesothelioma Research Fund.

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