Having declared that my run in 2024 would be my last marathon, I will be running the 2026 TCS London Marathon for St Wilfrid’s Hospice (Eastbourne) having secured a ballot place with no fund raising pressure but a moral duty to raise as much as I can.

St Wilfrid’s provides support for people with any life-limiting illness towards the end of their lives.

They also support their families and carers. This could be in the hospice building, in the person’s own home or in a care home.

They are a charity who are partly funded by the NHS but around 75% of their funding comes from donations made by the local community. Care is provided to patients, free of charge.

Whatever the amount you are able to donate, I will be incredibly grateful as you help me get closer to achieving my fundraising target. Thank you for your support.

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