I'm taking part in the TCS London Marathon as part of #TeamStroke
The Stroke Association is a charity very close to my heart, and I know first hand how devastating stroke is for families, my own included.
When I was in my teens, my Dad faced this life-threatening condition, suffering a major stroke that impacted his language, sight, cognition and mobility. Fortunately, my Dad was already in hospital when he suffered a stroke thus was able to receive care instantaneously.
Thanks to the work of organisations such as the Stroke Association and their support regarding rehabilitation and post-acute care, my Dad, a relatively young stroke patient, was able to make an amazing recovery.
Their support is crucial in addressing not just the immediate aftermath of a stroke, but also the long-term consequences for both the victims and their families, providing a much needed practical help and support for all aspects of life.
That’s why 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.
The Stroke Association are there to support people in rebuilding their lives after stroke, working directly in the community to make sure people affected get the very best care and support.
They rely on your support to provide vital services, campaign for better stroke care and fund research into preventative and rehabilitative treatments.
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Reached fundraising target
Thank you to my sponsors
£106
Annmarie Mcgivern
£106
Plod
Good luck Cait!
£106
Roo
Run like the silly goose you are! Ever so proud of you 💖
£100
Sarah Martin
We know you will be amazing ! Huge respect for doing this and for this worthwhile cause and we’ll try to get there to see you finish! Much love Sarah & Simon
£100
Catherine And Joe
Wishing you all the best for your training and on the day. Well done on supporting such a worthwhile cause. Love Joe and Catherine X
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Tasha And Mark
You got this gal! 💪 we'll be thinking of you - good luck! 🍀
£53.32
Lisa Gormley
You’re an inspiration! You’re going to smash it of course, hope you have the best time and come back with all the wisdom for future runners!
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Paul Kerins
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Paul
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Joanne Kerins
Good luck Cait! Great cause- we’ll be cheering loudly from Clarkston!
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Tom Van Ravens
Good luck and enjoy it Cait!!
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Andy Martin
£50
Anonymous
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Scarlett Moore
£42.40
Ann Kerins
All the best Cait!! A great cause 👏
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Laura Wood
Go Cait!!!!
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Harriet Moore
£26.50
Sergis Tapas Bar
£26.45
Elaine And Kevin Mullarkey
Good luck for your run. Well done.
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Eleanor & Sasha
Good luck Cait!
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Hannah Wood
good luck Cait!
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Anne V O’brien
Go for it Caitlin!! So proud of you xx
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Becky Williams
So proud of you!! Good luck 💜
£21.20
Lauren
You’re amazing Caitlin!
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Rebecca Boult
£20
David Wood
Good Luck
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Fiona Malcolm
You’ll smash it, so proud of you!! X
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Ciara Robertson
Good luck gal! You got this x
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Juliet Shand
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Kieran Hampton
Good luck!
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Elliot Greaves
Good Luck Caitlin
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Christine
Good luck Cait!! X
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Kiran Krishnadas
So proud of you 🫶🏽🫶🏽🫶🏽
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Bronya Blake
Good luck Caitlin!!! Xxx
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Saffron Sergison
Hot girls run marathons xx
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Shannon Walsh
You go girl! Cheering you on from the States 💕🎉
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Orla
Good luck Cait - I know you'll smash it 🥰
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Chloe Garratt-buckton
Good luck!
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Emma Quinn
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Andrew Wood
Good luck !
We wish you every success in your training preparation and we know it will lead to an amazing marathon experience. Love from Bill and Ann and Iain.