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12 For Birthmarks

Craig Nelson is raising money for Birthmark Support Group

adidas Manchester Marathon 2027 · 18 April 2027 · Start fundraising for this event

We are here to offer UK-based advice and support to people with birthmarks and their families. We are a registered charity, set up in 1998 by parents of children with vascular birthmarks.

Story

We’re taking on 12 races in 12 months to support a cause that’s incredibly close to our hearts.

Our daughter Eliza was diagnosed with a haemangioma when she was born, also known as a strawberry birth mark on her left cheek Like many parents in that situation, we were overwhelmed at first—suddenly learning about a condition we’d never heard of, worrying about the potential impact this may have on her vision

Thankfully, with the right appointments and medication, Eliza completed treatment and the appearance of her strawberry has hugely improved. However, she still has her birthmark and this is likely to stay with her for the rest of her life

That’s why we’re fundraising for the Birthmark Support Group—a charity that provides vital guidance, resources, and community for families affected by birthmarks and vascular conditions.

To show our support, we’re committing to running 12 races over the next 12 months with the target of completing a sub 3 hour marathon in April 2027

From cold mornings to tired legs, every mile we run is for children like Eliza and the families who are experiencing the same as us

If you’re able to donate, no matter how small, it would mean the world to us. And if you can’t, sharing this page helps just as much.

The race list is below

May - Leeds Half Marathon - Completed 10/5/26 - Finish Time - 1:31:41

June - Leeds 10k - Completed 14/06/26 - Finish Time - 40:36

July - Endure 24 Ultra Marathon - 112km Completed - Finish Time - 15:03:54

August - York 10k

September - Oktober Fest Leeds 20 Miler

October - Yorkshire Marathon

November - Leeds Abbey Dash 10k

December - TBC

January - TBC

February - Barcelona Half Marathon

March - Wakefield 10k

April - Manchester/London Marathon

Thank you for your support 🍓🍓🍓

Donation summary

Total
£1,000.00
+ £238.75 Gift Aid
Online
£1,000.00
Offline
£0.00

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