Story
Over the past few years, my partner and I have faced the unimaginable pain of losing three precious babies during pregnancy. Our son, Luca, was born sleeping at 22 weeks in 2022. We also lost another baby at just 12 weeks in 2023, and most recently, our daughter, Lelia, at 20 weeks in 2024. The grief and heartbreak from these losses are beyond anything we’ve ever experienced, and it has been an incredibly challenging journey for both of us.
Last year, I attempted a world record for the fastest half and full marathons while dressed as a three-dimensional bird. Although I was unsuccessful in setting the record, we raised over £7,000 for Tommy’s.
This year, the London Landmarks Half Marathon have invited me back to finally break that world record. During my fundraising journey last year, I also came across Olly, who is attempting to run 39 marathons in 39 counties. I look forward to supporting him during his Devon leg, and the money raised this year will go toward his fundraising goal. Below is a snippet of his story.
As my wife and I embarked on our pregnancy journey in 2022, we were blissfully unaware of the very real possibility of miscarriage. Until, in late August, the unthinkable happened. Since then, we have seen and heard of those who have had similar, devastating experiences.
This is an issue which is so common, and yet so rarely spoken about... until it's too late.
So, I plan to talk about it. I will be running 39 marathons over 39 consecutive weeks, throughout 2026. I will run in each of the 39 historic counties of England, joined each week be a member of the Marathons for Miracles team. This is made up of 39 inspiring families who are motivated by their own experiences to run for this great cause.
Alongside the running, we will be sharing the stories of the people who join us, raising awareness and lifting the taboo around all things miscarriage, baby loss and infertility
Tommy’s exist to stop the heartbreak and devastation of baby loss and to make pregnancy and birth safer - for everyone.
Tommy's is dedicated to finding causes and treatments as well as providing trusted pregnancy and baby loss information and support.
Your donation will help find answers, cures and makes breakthroughs happen. Each donation will help take a step closer to saving babies' lives. Thank you.