Simon Markham

Simon's London Marathon 2023 page

Fundraising for Starlight UK
£3,148
raised of £2,000 target
by 53 supporters
Donations cannot currently be made to this page
Event: London Marathon 2023, on 23 April 2023
Welcome to Starlight London Marathon 2023! We have an epic team this year to take part in the TCS London Marathon 2023, raising vital funds for seriously ill children in order to protect play in hospitals and offer hope for families.

Story

Starlight help seriously ill children in hospital play, laugh and do the things they love. Boost Boxes, Distraction Boxes, Events and Experiences and more, Starlight help children forget their worries and feel the joy of childhood. Today, the support Starlight has never been needed more; from Isolation Packs to safely provide items to distract and delight children in hospital, to hosting virtual parties to entertain and keep children connected with others. Children need to play. Its about much more than having fun. Its how kids learn, communicate and figure out who they are. £5 Could provide a child spending time in hospital with a toy £10 Could deliver storytelling to a child in hospital £20 Could send a seriously ill child on a Starlight Escape Your donations mean Starlight can support frontline health staff to help seriously ill children feel less alone

About the campaign

Welcome to Starlight London Marathon 2023! We have an epic team this year to take part in the TCS London Marathon 2023, raising vital funds for seriously ill children in order to protect play in hospitals and offer hope for families.

About the charity

Starlight UK

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Starlight is the UK’s leading charity for children’s play in hospitals and hospices. We work to ensure every child can experience the power of play, supporting their mental and physical health during treatment and recovery from illness.

Donation summary

Total raised
£3,147.69
+ £483.75 Gift Aid
Online donations
£3,147.69
Offline donations
£0.00

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