We are running the Southampton Half Marathon for Horatio's Garden.

Horatio’s Garden nurtures the wellbeing of people after spinal injury in beautiful, vibrant sanctuaries within the heart of NHS spinal injury centres. Leading designers create the accessible gardens where the charity’s team, alongside volunteers and creatives, care for people and plants alike. 

Spinal cord injuries are traumatic events. The gardens are vital places for reflection and adjustment for people facing these life-changing injuries and long stays in hospital. The profoundly positive impact of a Horatio’s Garden is clear for patients, their loved ones and hospital staff. Research shows that 94% of beneficiaries see an improvement in their wellbeing with 91% reporting that the gardens have supported their mental health.  

The charity’s vision is to sustainably grow thriving communities and biodiverse gardens in all 11 NHS spinal injury centres in the UK.  To date, the charity has opened seven gardens in the Southwest, Scotland, Stoke Mandeville, Midlands, London & Southeast, Wales and Northern Ireland with work due to begin on our eighth in Sheffield in spring 2024.  

Thank you for your support!

Ruth and Tim