Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page.

I am delighted to share that after many years of trying for a ballot place (with only a 2% chance) and pursuing a charity place the last 3 years, I’ve officially received confirmation that I will be running this year’s London Marathon for #TeamOxfam on 26th April 2026.

Even before I started running Parkruns in 2017, I would watch the London Marathon on BBC, and listen to the inspiring stories of why people run it and for whom. I never imagined I would get the chance to run such an iconic marathon myself.

Running the marathon and raising funds for an incredible charity like Oxfam really motivates me, especially as I enter the 4-month training schedule through the cold winter and spring months.

As you may know, Oxfam operates as a global community advocating for a kinder and radically better world, where everyone has the power to thrive, not just survive. Oxfam is actively involved in humanitarian responses in war-torn areas and during natural disasters, development initiatives, and poverty alleviation programs, while working with communities to combat deep-seated poverty, inequality, and promote economic justice. They are at the forefront of making real change in the world, and I am excited to support such a noble cause #TeamOxfam

I would also love your support, whether it’s cheering me on through my updates on socials, or if anyone would like to join me on my training runs please let me know, or consider a donation here to help further Oxfam's important work, that would be amazing, and really appreciated.

I look forward to keeping you updated on my training and the progress I make leading up to the race.

Thank you ❤️ 🙏 🏃‍♂️ 💪

David

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