From Loss to Legacy | Why Mark Hanna raised £1 Million for Marie Curie

Sometimes the greatest purpose is forged through life's greatest loss.After losing his father to a heart attack and later his father-in-law, Mark Hanna found purpose through supporting Marie Curie. What began as a way of giving back has become a lifelong mission.Since then, he has:Raised over £1 million for Marie Curie.Completed 22 marathons (with the Dublin Marathon 2026 next on the horizon).Taken on multiple Ironman competitions. Reached Everest Base Camp.Climbed Mount Kilimanjaro.Cycled the length of Ireland.Trekked Machu Picchu.Organised Northern Ireland's Time Ball, raising significant funds for Marie Curie every two years.But this conversation isn't really about endurance sport. It's about grief, purpose, service, and the extraordinary impact one person can make when they dedicate themselves to a cause greater than themselves.Mark also shares his remarkable personal transformation, losing five stone, and reflects on why purpose—not motivation—is what keeps him moving forward. If you've ever wondered how ordinary people achieve extraordinary things, this episode is for you.If Mark's story resonates with you and you'd like to support this year's Time Ball in aid of Marie Curie, you can make a donation here: https://www.justgiving.com/page/timeball7-11-26?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=WAIf you enjoyed this conversation, please subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with someone who needs to hear it.Every conversation has the power to change a life.