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Ashley Martin

TCS London Marathon 2025

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I'm taking part in the TCS London Marathon as part of #TeamStroke

In 2011 I had a Stroke at the age of 17 on a driving lesson whilst driving. I have made a full recovery since then, only because of my young age at the time and determination to never give up.💪 

I know not every Stroke survivor is as lucky as me and I want to do whatever I can to help raise as much money as possible for those who weren’t as fortunate, and to provide help to anyone who needs it to recover from having a Stroke as I know first hand how difficult and horrible it can be. 

I have always been active and loved running since being a child, it has always been a hobby and a love of mine not just for my physical health but also mental health.

When I had the Stroke in 2011 I remember in the recovery phase setting myself 3 goals: 

1. Overcome my fear of driving and pass my driving test- completed✅.

2. Go to university and get a degree- completed.✅

3. Run the London Marathon for The Stroke Association and prove to everybody that having a Stroke does not mean you are weak and unable, you are as strong as you believe you are and can overcome anything- in progress ⏳

I have always been a person who believes you should try and push yourself out of your comfort zone and test your limits, exceeding expectations and pushing boundaries wherever possible in whatever field that may be- work, home, fitness etc. 

In the years after my Stroke I have been pushing my limits in terms of fitness challenges and pushing what I am capable of every time, from 10km’s to Tough Mudders to Half Marathons to Triathlons, all progressing to this one moment to finally reach what I feel like could be one of the biggest moments in my life and for everything to come full circle and complete what I set out to over 13 years ago. 

I simply cannot put into words and express to you how motivated I am and ready to complete this next challenge, because for me, if me doing this makes a difference and helps just one person or aids in their recovery at all then I am happy. I want to show to Stroke survivors out there that you are not alone and you can do it! 

I joined #TeamStroke for the TCS London Marathon 2025.

There are over 1.3 million stroke survivors in the UK, with 100,000 strokes happening in the UK each year. That's one stroke every five minutes.

We're here to support people to rebuild their lives after stroke. We believe everyone deserves to live the best life they can after stroke, so we work with the stroke community to make sure people affected by stroke get the very best care and support. We rely on your support to provide vital services, campaign for better stroke care and fund research into preventative and rehabilitative treatments.

Please help me reach my goal

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£3,022 + £438.35 GiftAid

My Goal

£3,500

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My updates

Target smashed!!

Friday 6th Dec
Can’t quite believe it but I’ve hit the £2000 minimum fundraising target already and it’s not even 2025 yet! Absolutely unreal and I’m so grateful to everybody that has donated to get me there. 

Still have offline donations to add to it and have loads more plans in the pipeline including a fundraiser at work just before Christmas, which involves me doing 300 drops in one day and then shaving all my hair off. Should be fun. Please donate if you can afford to 🙏 

We’re not resting on our laurels and stopping there, so guess what, the target has now been upped. Gotta try and hit £2500 

Training and Fundraising update

Thursday 17th Oct
Training and fundraising are both going so well. 

In terms of training, my aim is sub 4 hours, and I’m working hard to make sure this becomes a reality, hitting PB’s is a good feeling! 

When it comes to fundraising I want to say a massive thank you to everyone that has already donated! ❤️🙏 in a month and a half I’m already over 3/4 of the way to the target. We’re gonna smash it and keep going! If anyone wants to help me reach that target, every single donation is massively appreciated, and I am so grateful! 

Looking to set up a fundraiser through work which will be doing 300 drops in one day (the usual is 180) and then going bald, so stay tuned for that one haha. 

I’m running the London Marathon for the Stroke Association!!

Friday 6th Sep
It still hasn’t sunk in yet, my application to run the London Marathon 2025 for the Stroke Association as part of #TeamStroke has been accepted! 

Bucket list moment. 

I’m determined and adamant to keep focused over the next 7 months and know that I will give it my all, as I do with everything. 

Training plan is already underway, running 4 times a week 🏃‍♂️ 

Relentless consistency, let’s get it! 

Thank you to my sponsors

£318

Hardip Singh

Good luck

£300

Adrian Weissenbacher

👍

£250

Armorduct Systems Ltd

£180

Anonymous

£130

Qiro

Give it your all! The QIRO team will be cheering you on.

£106

Mum

So proud of you Ashley - I know you’ll smash this xxx

£106

Paul Martin

So proud of you Ash. You have fought to get back to full health over a decade. You will always climb every mountain with or without your Dad! Hard work equals rewards. Love Dad, Tam and Grandad.xxx

£100

Steve & Tanja

Good luck mate. Go smash it 👊

£53

Anonymous

Best of luck, you got this

£53

Anonymous

Good luck! Such a great cause😊

£53

Kevin

£53

Sarah Billson

Hope all goes well for you.

£50

Joshua Price

Most hard working human I know. Smash it mate

£50

Emre Akinci

Good luck

£50

Aico Ltd

Good luck, Aico

£50

Guy

Buzzing for ya pal! Great cause and know you'll give it everything you've got!

£42.40

Christine & Mark

Go Ash hopefully be there to cheer you on

£31.80

Anonymous

£30

Kate

Keep it up Ashley! This is such a wonderful cause!

£30

Dylan And Charl

Good luck! Dylan and Charl x

£27

Amy Martin

You got this Ash!! Xxx

£26.50

Bharat Shingala

Good luck mate.

£26.50

Jonathan Waller

£26.50

Becky

What an amazing story and a great cause 💛

£26.50

Alex Short

Great cause, Great man...

£26.50

Matt Cope

You’re an inspiration mate, you’re gonna smash it!!

£26.50

Harry Clayton

You got this geez, make sure you come back with a Guinness WR!

£26.50

Scott Mckenzie

I ran the marathon for Stroke Association last year after my mum passed away from one. So I would like to donate after reading your story. It’s such a great day. Good luck, hope you have the best day 🏃‍♂️.

£26.50

Mark Shepherd

Hope you can do it Ash, I know it's a lot to drop , but I believe in you. 👍 And then cutting off those locks 🤪. Good luck 🤞💪💪

£26.50

Jayneeka Lad

Goodluck Ashley, you’ll completely smash the London Marathon. From what I have seen from past walks you are definitely determined to complete any challenge you sign up for. Reading your story, you have certainly come along way and are very strong minded to succeed with any challenge you set your mind to Good luck with your training and Marathon next year

£25

Shirley Stembridge

Good Luck Ashley... Shirley and Mark xx

£25

Samantha Bragg

Good luck Ashley

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Chloe Murray

Good luck!

£25

Mike Hughes

All the best Ashley - you’ll have a great day!

£25

Aaron Brookshaw

Go smash it mate!!

£25

Anonymous

£21.20

Charlie Hayes

Good luck mate!

£21.20

Mark Busby

Good luck Mate

£21.20

Martin Lee

Good luck mate

£21.20

Olivia Holmes

You can do this Ash, I’ll hopefully be there with everyone cheering you on!🎉🎉

£21.20

Lara Stewart

£21.20

Anonymous

£20

Paul Winspear

Good luck Ashley smash it. All the best Paul W

£20

Lorraine Julian

Best of luck Ashley.

£20

Steve Wardill

Mate you're an inspiration to many. You'll smash this goal 100%

£20

Matt Brass

You're a legend mate, you'll smash it 💪

£20

Callum Masterson

You’ll smash this mate, good luck!!

£20

Emma Hackney

Cmonnnnnn babe - you got this! 🏃‍♂️‍➡️

£15.90

Matthew Barker

Lightwork mate you’ll smash it

£15.90

Scott Divers

Great work mate, good luck!

£10.60

Anonymous

Best of luck in the Marathon I'm sure you'll do it with all your determination

£10.60

Tim Havard

£10.60

Yahan

Extremely proud of you mate, you've got this!

£10.60

Sophie Berry

You’ve got this 💪🏽

£10.60

Mathew Clarke

£10.60

Beth & Jim Bingham

Good Luck Ash!!

£10.60

Mitch Edwards

£10.60

Harry Launders

TOP MAN

£10.60

Carole Powell

🏃🏻‍♂️Good luck on running the London marathon 🏃🏻‍♂️

£10.60

Fionn Kearney

£10.60

Constantin Musat

I wish to you all the best ! ❤️

£10.60

Ian Tyson

All the best Ash

£10.60

Craig Beardmore

Mate this massive my man and good on you Ash if there's anyone who could do this mate it will be you, this is definitely one hell of a task 👊🏼. I've created my own business since I left Amazon it's called " Fuzzy feelings sensory " I sell fidget and sensory toys to help kids and adults with special needs 👍🏼.

£10.60

Kiran Sehmi

Good Luck mate !

£10.60

Michelle Oneill

Good on you. All the best Ash. I am sure you will smash it. Michelle at WM Building Services :) xx

£10.60

Wing-lee Chan

An incredible story and love your determination and resilience. Good luck and enjoy the run! The crowds will be amazing!

£10.60

Wenhong Zhang

Well done! Ash

£10.60

Jitfit Ltd

REFUSE TO GIVE UP!

£10

Emma Johnson

Good luck!

£10

Anonymous

£10

Paul M. Kelly

All the best, great cause and good luck with the marathon

£10

Cummins Uklc

£10

Jen & Reg

Good luck Ash, love Jen and Reg x

£10

Will Merrington

Good luck in the marathon mate

£10

Colin

Good luck mate

£10

🧌

Mr Amazon himself. The boy that bleeds orange and blue. Good luck bro and much love. Hope you smash it out the park and can’t wait to see you with that new trim!

£10

Matthew Brass

£5

George Francis

Good luck Ashley, all the best mate! 👍

£5

Anonymous

I believe in you mate! You can do it!