Esme and Rory are taking on the 2026 London Marathon to raise money for WellChild, a charity that supports seriously ill children and their families across the UK. WellChild helps children with complex health needs live safely at home rather than in hospital and provides vital support to families facing incredibly tough circumstances.

This charity is especially close to our family’s heart. Rory and Simon (our Dad) have previously raised money for WellChild through a number of challenges, and the charity continues to hold deep meaning for us. Over the years family friends have personally benefitted from the incredible care and support that WellChild provides, a reminder of just how important their work is.

Rory & Simon were due to run the London Marathon back in 2020, before the event was sadly cancelled due to COVID-19. Taking on the marathon together in 2026 feels like a chance to finally complete that journey and to continue to give back to a charity that has done so much for so many families.

It will be an emotional but surreal day tackling 26.2 miles together. We’ll be running with pride, gratitude, and love for WellChild, for our family, and for every child and parent their work touches.

We hope to raise as much as possible for this incredible cause, therefore every donation, no matter the size, is hugely appreciated.

Thank you so much for your support!

Love Esme & Rory