Andrew Jackson

Andy's wife was diagnosed with a massive pelvic tumour in 2004/5 and he stood along side her through horrendous treatment and major surgery to remove the whole of her leg which has left her disabled. He was an amazing support to his 3 teenagers during that time. He then gave up his job as a lawyer to head up the Bracknell office of Christians Against Poverty (CAP)- a nationally renowned Debt Counselling Charity. The Bracknell office is now the largest CAP office in the UK and Andy's team have helped many families saved from the brink of despair, giving them hope and dignity again. He remains a most amazingly gentle and thoughtful character, generous with everyone he meets whatever his day has been. His wife was diagnosed recently with a second cancer caused by the original chemotherapy and he has just walked through the pain of potentially loosing her for a second time. He is an avid runner and has completed a number of marathons. His passion for community led him to stand for Borough Council elections this year.I have run just one marathon but a number of half marathons and other road races