One Promise Fulfilled. One More to Go.

In Memory of My Mum, Kay – Running for Birmingham Hospice

Earlier this month I completed the Brighton Trail Marathon — the first of two races I committed to in memory of my mum, Kay, and in support of Birmingham Hospice.

That was one promise fulfilled.

Now onto the next.

On 3 May I will be taking on the Birmingham Half Marathon as part of Birmingham Hospice’s team, continuing one combined fundraising effort with a single aim:

To raise £2,500 for Birmingham Hospice.

🏃‍♂️ Brighton Trail Marathon – Completed

🏃‍♂️ Birmingham Half Marathon – 3 May

Together, that’s 39.3 miles (63.3 km) in support of a cause that means a huge amount to me and my family.

Why I’m Doing This

Birmingham Hospice supported my mum and our family through an incredibly difficult time before she passed away just before Christmas.

The care they provide goes far beyond medical support. It is kindness, reassurance, humour, dignity and making people feel seen and valued right to the end.

Hospice care is vital — and it relies heavily on fundraising.

- It costs £19 million a year to run Birmingham Hospice services

- That is £1,566,666 per month, or £51,506 every day

- As a charity, £7.2 million of this must be raised through fundraising

What Your Donation Can Do

- £264 could pay for 12 teddy bears containing recordings of a loved one’s voice — something bereaved children can treasure forever

- £374 could fund a full day of community nursing, helping hospice care reach people in their own homes when they need it most

If I reach my £2,500 target, that is the equivalent of nearly three days of community nursing, or vital comfort and memory-making support for families facing the hardest moments.

One Campaign. Two Races. One Purpose.

Thank you for any support, donation, or share. It truly means the world.

💛 For Kay. For Birmingham Hospice.