Bill Turnbull's daughter will run the London Marathon in his honor in April. Bill Turnbull was a former BBC Breakfast presenter.
Following the death of her father from the disease on August 31, 2013, Flora Turnbull declared that she wanted to increase awareness of prostate cancer.
On Wednesday, the day the broadcaster would have turned 67, she made her candidacy announcement.
She said, "I wanted to remember dad in the most meaningful way possible and have a purpose this year.
Mr. Turnbull, a Prostate Cancer UK ambassador, passed away at his home in Suffolk after a "challenging and devoted fight against prostate cancer," according to his family.
Losing Dad was a Huge Thing for Us and Our Family, Naturally, Miss Turnbull said on BBC Breakfast.
The fact that he had previously run the marathon made me feel as though I could honor him in a way that was special to him while also raising awareness for Prostate Cancer UK. ".
She has created a website to raise money for the charity, which supports research, education, and support.
Wycombe Wanderers, a team that Mr. Turnbull adores, has also urged supporters to get involved.
Raising a glass to a Chairboys legend, the club asked for donations on Twitter. Bill, you are missed. ".
Turnbull hosted Saturday and Sunday shows on Classic FM after making appearances on BBC Breakfast from 2001 to 2016.
He disclosed his prostate cancer diagnosis in March 2018 and described his treatment in the Staying Alive documentary on Channel 4 a year later.
