Hi everyone! I'm Joe, one of 30 runners with Team Noah this year, and I feel extremely lucky to have the opportunity to raise (a minimum of) £2500 for an incredibly special charity. I'm a 20 year old from Manchester, and I am currently studying medicine at the University of Nottingham. I absolutely love physical challenges and all sports, especially badminton, but have wanted to run the London Marathon for a long time - and when the chance to support Noah's Ark came about, it was a no brainer.

The impact of Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospice:

I visited the Ark in Barnet a couple years ago, and was blown away by the truly inspiring haven it is for so many families; its compassionate and holistic care for very unwell children, and their families cannot be understated.

Noah's Ark provides expert clinical, emotional and practical support both at The Ark (their state-of-the-art hospice building), and at home or hospital. What I saw when I went to The Ark was a charity that not only believes, but ensures that every child deserves a good quality of life, no matter how short it may be.

The marathon group target for Team Noah sits at £100,000, and it would be absolutely unbelievable if we reached this and I would be extremely grateful for any donations towards this charity. If a donation isn't possible, sharing this page with this link can help Team Noah reach as far as possible - and would also be greatly appreciated!

Thank you so much in advance for your support!

Joe