I'm taking part in the Royal Parks Half Marathon 2026 for The Stroke Association
There are over 1.4 million stroke survivors in the UK, with 100,000 strokes happening in the UK each year. That's one stroke every five minutes.
Last September, my brilliant Uncle John suffered a stroke. Seeing firsthand the challenges he has faced, and the incredible support that is helping him through his recovery, has opened my eyes to just how vital that help is. It's only when someone close to you relies on this support that you understand the difference it makes: not just to the individual, but to everyone around them.
Whilst I am taking this half marathon on as a personal challenge, any donations for this cause will help fund life-changing care, vital research and raise awareness so more people get the help they need when it matters most.
Thank you.
My Achievements
Fundraising page set up
Added a profile pic
Made a donation
Shared your page
Reached 50% of target
Reached fundraising target
Thank you to my sponsors
£87.82
Tom Finnerty
£80.60
Sophie, Chris, Theo, Oscar And Eleanor
Good luck! We’re cheering for you!
£55.88
Steph
£55.88
Emily & Charlie
Huge congrats on completing the run and getting your wooden medal! Xx
£54.75
Alison Burrowes
Good luck Aileen.
£50
Catherine Williams
Well done Aileen it's wonderful you are doing this for the stroke association.
£50
Lynda Coogan
This is such a worthwhile cause Aileen. Good luck x
£50
Ciaran, Pip & Cooper
❤️
£50
Sheenagh
A fantastic cause Aileen
£39.20
Conor Leahy
Good luck Aileen ❤️
£33.83
Anonymous
Well done to you and Joe. A great cause that will help many of us.
£33.83
Lizzie Leslie
Run Aileen run!!! We are so proud of you xxx
£33.83
The Butlers
Best of luck Aileen (and cousin Joe)! X
£30
Ellen Satchwell
Good Luck Ails xx
£30
Luke And Alice
Go Ailen, go! X
£28.44
Lucy Ghinescu
Good luck Aileen! Have fun!
£28.44
Anonymous
£28.44
Emma Le Prevost
You got this! So proud of you x
£28.44
Tony & Lou
Go girl! Fabulous fundraising !
£28.44
Liz Parkes
Many congratulations on completing the half marathon for a cause so close to all our hearts. 💕
£25
Belinda Lavin
Good luck Aileen!
£23.45
Julie Delicata
Good Lucl Aileen, wonderful cause ❤️
£23.45
Michael Adjepong
Good luck Aileen!! You’re running for an amazing cause and you’ve been training so hard. You’re gonna smash it!
£23.45
Jenna And Sam
Wishing you the best of luck Aileen and for such an amazing cause!! Lots of love Jenna and Sam x
£23.45
Amy & Alex
You got this! xxx
£23.45
Aimee Cahill
You did it!! Absolutely smashed it ❤️❤️
£23.45
Lucy And Tom
So proud of you!!! You’re going to smash it! Xxxx
£23.45
Ali Burns
Good luck you superstar !! We’ll have pints to celebrate next time you’re back in NYC
£23.45
Martha Le Poidevin
Gwarn, lads! X
£22.97
Charlotte Parkes
Gooooo Aileen!!!!! You’ll smash it. Salty pints await xx
£22.97
Anonymous
£22.80
Jacqueline Griffith/alex Costea
Well done! My mum suffered several mini stokes before her major one. Thank you
£22.80
Rose Pomeroy
Good luck it's a great cause. Give my best wishes to John.
£22.80
Nicola Thompson
Good luck Aileen!
£21.84
Joe Simon
Amazing charity to run for. Can't wait to do it together!
£20
Lexi And Harry
Amazing cause Aileen, you smashed it. Well done!! 👏🏻
£17.89
Joca Dalledone
Go Aileen go!! Amazing cause, so close to your heart!!
£17.89
Helena
Good luck Aileen ! Xx
£15
Keeva
Best of luck Aileen!!!! Absolute queen, you’ll smash it x
£12.25
Sarah Cryan
£12.25
Grace Hopkins
Gwan gal!
£12.25
Marvelyn Charles
Well Done Aileen! Knew you could do it.
£12.25
Annie
£12.25
Hannah Searle
Good luck Aileen!! Xx
£12.25
Georgina
Go Aileen!! Thanks so much for doing this to raise money and awareness for stroke victims.
£12.25
Ella & Ben
Good luck Aileen & Ben!
£11.55
Paula Woodcock
Wishing you every luck, such a great thing to do.
£11.55
Anonymous
£11.55
Anonymous
£11.55
Yvonne Uttley
£11.55
Flora Paterson-brown
Good luck Ails! Xxxx
£11.55
Chris
All the best. It's for a great cause.
£11.31
Sue Donnelly
Good luck Aileen
£10
Jayne Stuart
Lovely to see John doing so well in the photo.
£10
Cethan Considine
Aileen, you've got this. So proud of you xx
£10
Cian Considine
Vamos Aileen! ❤️ Thank you for inspiring us all. You make us so incredibly proud, and we know you're going to smash it. Good luck! 😁
£10
Liddy
Go on gal x
Good luck!! Proud of you!