We are running the 2026 TCS London Marathon together for Alzheimer’s Research UK, the UK’s leading dementia research charity. Their work is vital—driving breakthroughs to revolutionise the way dementia is treated, diagnosed, and one day prevented altogether.

We are also running for our wonderful Dad and Grandad, Peter, who has been living with dementia for several years. To anyone who knows him, Peter is nothing short of remarkable—kind, wise, and endlessly generous. To see such a cruel disease take hold, just when he should be enjoying life’s golden years with his family and friends, has been heart-breaking.

Dementia is now the leading cause of death in England, and with an ageing population, the number of families affected is expected to rise sharply over the next 15 years. Having lived alongside Peter, we’ve seen first-hand the devastating impact it has—how quickly it takes so much from the people we love most.

For us, running this marathon is more than just a challenge—it’s a way to honour Peter, to stand with everyone touched by dementia, and to support a future where this disease no longer has the power to steal so much.

Peter has been an inspiration all our lives—the embodiment of goodness and kindness—and we know that if he truly understood what we were doing, he would be our loudest cheerleader.

We would be so grateful for your support. Please consider donating whatever you can to help us reach our target and bring hope to families like ours.

With heartfelt thanks,

Michala & Will