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I’m taking part in the 2026 London Marathon and raising money for The Donkey Sanctuary (TDS).

Hi my name is Rob Savva, a graphic designer living in SE London and hitting the ripe ‘young’ age of 64, just a few short weeks after the London Marathon 2026. I have run 12 marathons in the past, one of which was an ultra marathon where I ran over 32 miles cross country. Whilst this will be my 13th, there has been a 15 year gap between my last and this year’s London Marathon, a scary thought, especially for my knees!!

Living in South East London an annual trip for me is to head down to Greenwich and cheer the London Marathon runners on with my partner, sons and friends. Other than through cheering runners I thought my marathon days were behind me, but in 2025 I spotted the Donkey Sanctuary runners and this sparked a long lost excitement to run again for a charity very close to my heart. I believe passionately in the work of the Donkey Sanctuary, especially their work overseas where they have grown to be world leaders in donkey welfare, as well as campaigners to end the donkey skin trade which so shocked me when I read about the 5.9m donkeys slaughtered each year for their skin, truly heartbreaking. For these reasons I find myself the proud owner of my very own Donkey Sanctuary running vest and well into my training schedule!

If you can help me to raise as much as I can for the Donkey Sanctuary by sponsoring me to run the London Marathon I would be so grateful. Thanks for your support and keep an eye out for me on 26th April.

Here's a little more on the work of TDS.

TDS works in over 30 countries, improving the welfare of donkeys and mules through community outreach, veterinary care, education, and advocacy.

They do it through collaboration with local partners and they empower communities to better care for working equids, ensuring lasting and sustainable change. The charity also responds to welfare crises, rescues animals from neglect here in the UK, and campaigns against the wicked global donkey skin trade.

A better world for donkeys is a better world, so please give what you can.

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