I'm taking part in the TCS London Marathon as part of #TeamStroke
I am very proud to say I've joined #TeamStroke for the TCS London Marathon 2026. As Chairman of Malvern Hills District Council my chosen charity for the year is the Stroke Association and this is my big fund raiser of the year - and it's a big one. For someone who never thought they'd run a Marathon this is going to be a test.
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.
My dad has suffered with Strokes over the years and I know how it severely impacts peoples lives so this is a very personal appeal.
The Stroke Association are here to support people to rebuild their lives after stroke. They believe everyone deserves to live the best life they can after stroke, so work with the stroke community to make sure people affected by stroke get the very best care and support. The Stroke Association rely on your support to provide vital services, campaign for better stroke care and fund research into preventative and rehabilitative treatments.
So, please give what you can - not only will it spur me on as I train leading up to April next year but it's also vital funds for an amazing charity that affects so many people.
I will continue to update below through the blog you'll find on this page and you'll also be able to see some of my training here. I'll also share updated on my Facebook page - (1) Facebook
My Achievements
Fundraising page set up
Added a profile pic
Made a donation
Shared your page
Hit first milestone
Hit second milestone
Reached 50% of target
Hit final milestone
Reached fundraising target
Training has begun.
Wednesday 23rd Jul
Such a great cause. Good luck in the London Marathon!