James McLeod is better known as Jiggsy, a name given to him back in 2003 by his father, Jimmy McLeod.
Sadly, in November last year, Jimmy took his own life at the age of just 52, the kind of loss which no family could ever be prepared for.
But Jiggsy was determined that grief wouldn't become the end of the story. Instead, he wanted to use the loss of his father to create something that might help others.
Already a keen runner, he set out on an extreme challenge to honour Jimmy's memory and raise vital funds for the If U Care Share Foundation.
Throughout 2026, he will be running an average of 52 miles every week for the 52 weeks of the year, with every mile representing the hope that together we can all create a future where fewer families experience heartbreak.
Jiggsy has already raised close to £5,500 - and he's not finished yet. In this episode of Running Tales, we spoke to him about his memories of his father, why he decided to take on such a huge challenge, and how we should all be talking about suicide...
Find out more about If U Care Share: www.ifucareshare.co.uk
Sponsor Jiggsy here: www.justgiving.com/page/2026jm
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