In April 2026 I will be running the London Marathon to raise money for the Children's Bereavement Centre.

My own family was affected when my uncle went to work and never came home, having suffered a massive heart attack. My two cousins were left without their dad through their formative years and beyond.

I have worked as a Clinical Psychologist in the NHS  almost 40 years now. Every day I see the impact of childhood loss on my patients and their families. For my cousins, and many of these individuals, there was little help available in their early lives. I strongly believe that if we can help more young people through loss at an earlier stage, we could alleviate so much distress and positivity influence longer term mental health and well-being for children and families impacted by loss.

The Children's Bereavement Centre is a local registered charity providing early support for children and young people experiencing the life-changing trauma of loss.

I hope to raise £2,500 to support their vital work in making a difference in Nottinghamshire and surrounding communities.

Thank you for your support!

Meet the CBC Marathon Team – Running Miles for Smiles

From four different walks of life, we've come together as one determined team with a shared mission - To take on the TCS London Marathon 2026 and help the Children’s Bereavement Centre support even more children and young people when they need them most.

In 2024 alone the Centre supported 1,552 children, young people and their families- offering care, comfort, and guidance after the death or terminal illness of someone they love. But with more and more families turning to them each year we know the need is growing, which is why we’re hitting the ground running (literally) to raise vital funds- one mile at a time, one donation at a time.

Want to see what you're supporting? Watch their video here to see just why we are taking this challenge on: https://youtu.be/Z8bUAfIJZsI

Together we’re not just running a race- we’re running toward a future where no child has to face bereavement alone.

Heres how your donations can make a difference:

£10 could fund a comfort bear for a child—a small friend in a big moment.

£25 could cover one play therapy session, helping a child express what words can’t.

£50 could buy the crafts and toys used to gently explore emotions through creativity.

£100 could provide memory books—precious places to remember and reflect.

£200 could fund 8 one-to-one support sessions, walking alongside a child every step of the way.

And if you’re a UK taxpayer, don’t forget to tick that Gift Aid box- it adds 25% extra at no cost to you but will make a huge difference to the work of the charity.

Thank you so much for supporting our team. It’s because of people like you that the Children’s Bereavement Centre can continue the life-changing work it does.

We’re running with hope in our hearts, memories in our minds, and your generosity cheering us on.

Let’s do this- together.