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Running in memory of Zac for Group B Strep Support

Tim Taylor-Smith is raising money for Group B Strep Support
In memory of Zac

London Marathon 2026 · 26 April 2026 ·

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Running the London Marathon for Zac 💙

In April 2026 I will run the London Marathon in memory of my son, Zac.

Zac died due to Group B Strep, a devastating infection that many parents have never even heard of until it is too late.

Losing a child changes your life forever.

Running this marathon is my way of honouring Zac’s life and helping prevent other families from experiencing the same heartbreak.

I am raising funds for Group B Strep Support (GBSS), a charity dedicated to saving babies’ lives through awareness, education and research.

Group B Strep is not rare.

In the UK:

At least two babies every day develop a Group B Strep infection

One baby dies every week

One baby every week survives with lifelong disabilities

(Source: Group B Strep Support - https://gbss.org.uk⁠�)

The heartbreaking reality is that many of these infections are preventable with better awareness and testing.

That is why GBSS exists.

By supporting this charity, you are helping to:

• educate parents and healthcare professionals

• increase awareness of GBS in pregnancy

• support research and prevention

• help protect newborn babies

Every mile I run in London will be for Zac.

If you are able to donate, no matter how small, it will make a real difference.

Thank you for helping keep Zac’s memory alive and helping protect other babies.

💙

Donation summary

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£1,323.76
+ £222.75 Gift Aid
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£1,323.76
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