Daniel Fairbrother

London Marathon 2024 (World record attempt!)

Fundraising for Diabetes UK
£12,422
raised of £10,000 target
by 520 supporters
Event: London Marathon 2024, on 21 April 2024
TCS London Marathon 2024
Campaign by Diabetes UK (RCN 215199)
The greatest marathon in the world. For the last 85 years, Diabetes UK has been at the forefront of diabetes research. We've discovered how to put type 2 diabetes into remission and were working day in, day out to find a cure.

Story

Two and a half years ago I didn't run ... In that time I have run half marathons, marathons and ultra marathons (50km & 100km) testing myself mentally and physically along the way. In that time I have discovered that the mind is a powerful tool, and when you change your mindset anything is possible. 

Which leads me to now, my toughest challenge to date! I will be running the London 2024 marathon representing Diabetes UK attempting to beat a Guinness world record for 'The fastest marathon carrying a household appliance (white goods) which currently sits at 4 hr 52 min 10 seconds.' The current record was set in last years London marathon with a fridge weighing 26.5kgs, and I intend on doing the same!

Why am I doing this? My best mate has diabetes and I want to raise lots of money for a great charity and do my bit to ensure they can carry on with their great work.

To sum up... I have 4 months to train and get fit to run 26.2 miles with a fridge on my back in less than 4 hours 52 minutes and 10 seconds in London taking part in the biggest marathon on the planet ... What could possibly go wrong I hear you say !? 

If you can donate anything towards my fundraising for Diabetes UK, it will make such a difference to an amazing charity... and will make me feel better when I'm 20 miles into the marathon and slowly getting crushed by a fridge. Please please dig deep people and help make a difference!

To keep up to date with my challenge including all the highs and lows along the way be sure to follow my social media accounts below.

Instagram - @c00lrunnins
Tiktok - @c00lrunnins

I will also post all my training runs via Strava on this page.

Thank you for taking the time to read about my challenge, again any donations would make the biggest difference so thank you.

Daniel Fairbrother aka c00lrunnins.



Fastest marathon carrying a household appliance (white g

About the campaign

The greatest marathon in the world. For the last 85 years, Diabetes UK has been at the forefront of diabetes research. We've discovered how to put type 2 diabetes into remission and were working day in, day out to find a cure.

About the charity

Diabetes UK

Verified by JustGiving

RCN 215199
Diabetes UK is the charity leading the fight against the UK's devastating and fastest growing health crisis, working to create a world where diabetes can do no harm. It’s a fight that involves all of us – sharing knowledge and taking diabetes on together. Join us.

Donation summary

Total raised
£12,421.40
+ £2,482.21 Gift Aid
Online donations
£12,421.40
Offline donations
£0.00

* Charities pay a small fee for our service. Find out how much it is and what we do for it.