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I am going to run 105 laps around my local village playing field in Meysey Hampton, Gloucestershire on Saturday 17 May. Hopefully this will add up to the 26.2 mile marathon distance!

I am doing this in memory of my beautiful son George who died in December 2022 when he was nine years old. The date of my run is two days after George’s 12th birthday.

George lived in Meysey Hampton for almost all of his life and spent many happy hours at the playing field for visits to the play area, collecting conkers, school sports days, bonfire nights and watching the planes during the Air Tattoo. All of the photos on my page were taken during visits to the playing field.

The village school runs a 'Meysey Mile' at the playing field during PE lessons, and so I thought it would be very fitting to run a 'Meysey Marathon' to remember George on his birthday. Everyone is welcome to come along to help me celebrate George's life, run a few laps / provide medical assistance! I plan to finish at about 5.15pm which will then be the perfect time to hobble to the village pub for a few drinks.

I am also hoping to raise some funds for SUDC UK, a charity that has supported me.

Date: Saturday 17 May 2025

Time: 1pm - 5.15pm (approx!)

Locaton: Meysey Hampton playing field https://maps.app.goo.gl/AKDL3ZYKZLxpXgD49

A BBQ, tea/coffee and cakes will be available on the day too!

Follow my progress on Strava: https://strava.app.link/aI9AIjBbhRb

SUDC UK is a registered, national charity dedicated to raising awareness, funding research and supporting families affected by Sudden Unexplained Death in Childhood (SUDC).    

SUDC is the sudden and unexpected death of a child aged 1-18 years where the cause of death remains unexplained after a thorough investigation. 40 children are affected every year in the UK, more than young child deaths due to traffic accidents, fires or drowning and comparable to 1-2 seemingly healthy children dying every fortnight. Thank you for your support.