IMPORTANT UPDATE:

Unfortunately, due to illness I am unable to travel to and compete in the 2025 Berlin marathon. As you can imagine this was a very difficult decision. To ensure we can keep raising vital funds for the My Name’5 Doddie Foundation my girlfriend Laura will now be running the marathon on behalf of the charity. C’mon Laura X

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Hi all,

I am running the 2025 Berlin Marathon to raise vital funds for the My Name'5 Doddie Foundation, a charity committed to combating Motor Neurone Disease (MND). MND is a progressive neurological disorder that affects the brain and spinal cord, leading to muscle weakness, loss of mobility, and ultimately, respiratory failure. There is currently no cure, and life expectancy after diagnosis is typically 2–5 years. The foundation, established by Scottish rugby legend Doddie Weir following his own diagnosis, funds pioneering research and supports those living with MND. By running the 2025 Berlin Marathon, I aim to raise funds that will support the foundation’s mission to create a world free of MND by advancing innovative research and improving the quality of life for those affected.

Any donation is deeply appreciated. Should you wish to leave a donation, feel free to include a song title in the comment and I will add it to a playlist to use when training (that will also be shared here 🎧🎶).

Thank you for your support. I’d better get running 🏃‍♂️.

Harry