I am running the 2024 London Marathon in memory of my great friend Ed. Ed’s sudden passing inspired and brought together my friend group in a way that I’d not seen before in any of my relationships, and with our 30 something boys we all want to find a way to give back in memory of our dear friend.

Ed’s sense of humour was the best thing about him and I’m sure he’d find joy in watching us struggle over the finish line of the London Marathon. With my friends we hope to honour Ed’s memory in a way that he would hopefully find remarkable and positive. Ed‘s own experience having meningitis from a young age has inspired us to donate to the great cause of the MRF in order to help people similar to Ed in their own journey.

Being an amateur boxer a long distance run is nothing new to me however a marathon is quite different from any 10k or 5k I’ve embarked upon so it does present itself a daunting challenge and one worthy of being done in the name of our good friend Ed Benton.

Any contribution made is greatly appreciated and every little helps!