I'm taking part in the Edinburgh Marathon Festival 2026 as part of #TeamStroke
Six years ago, I lost my wonderful nan to a stroke. She wasn’t just my nan, she was my best friend, one of my biggest supporters and the kindest soul you could ever meet. There isn’t a day that goes by that I don’t miss her.
She loved being outdoors, walking and sometimes running. She loved to keep active and we would always be doing this together. I know she’ll be with me every step of the way as I take on this next challenge in her memory.
To date, the furthest I’ve ever run is 10k. Not long after she passed, I walked 50 miles and cycled 50 miles on a mountain bike to raise money for Mind in just over 24 hours. Now, it feels like the right time to take on something bigger, something that truly pushes me, and to do it for her. 💜
In 2026, I’ll be running the Edinburgh Marathon in her memory, raising funds to help others affected by stroke and to honour the woman who taught me strength, love, and perseverance.
If you’re able to donate, share, or simply send a bit of encouragement my way, it would mean the world. Every step I take will be for her and for everyone who’s ever lost someone they love too soon.
Here’s to my nan — always with me, always inspiring me. 💫
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.
Stroke UK are 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.
My Achievements
Fundraising page set up
Added a profile pic
Made a donation
Shared your page
Reached 50% of target
Fundraising target met
Thank you to my sponsors
£275.60
Mum And Dad
£250
The Sharp Family
Good luck from The Sharps
£60
Duncan Mack
Good luck Ella, love Duncan x
£50
Adrian B
Xxx good luck Ella
£50
Mitch Law
Good Luck on this, I think you are F***ing mental
£42.20
R
Absolutely crushing it! Reckon doing this qualifies you for 26.2 celebratory plates of hash brown potatoes… or if we’re going metric, 42.2 plates?! Keep flying!
£32.23
Cj Mcarthur
Well done mate !! Keep it going, you will get there! X
£30
Bethany Head
Best of luck Els l, Your Nan would be proud!
£30
Charley Willett
You got this 👏 buzzed to see you cross the finish line 🏃♀️
£29.25
Charlotte Chaplin
Good luck Ella!! Love you xx
£28
Stephen Smith
Well done Mini Tomkins!
£28
Natasha, Ross And Wanda
You got this dude!
£28
Lesley And Gary
Well done Ella , you should be very proud of yourself xxx
£28
Anna Fidler
Good luck, Ella!
£27.40
Steve And Shelley
Amazing Ella!! Love Steve Shelley and the crew xx
£27.05
Lesley Bateman
Well done and good luck , you'll smashnit
£26.20
Mel Bailey
Good luck for tomorrow from Bill and Mel xxx
£25
Kate Dickman
Can't believe you're going straight for the full marathon before attempting the half, you are crazy! I'm very proud of you and will be there cheering you on when the day comes xx
£25
Jenn Lloyd
Amazing effort pal, you got this!🏃🏻♀️💪 Xx
£22.80
Jan And Kerry
Well done Ella!
£22.80
Kate Robbins
Go Ella! Such a lovely thing to do in memory of your Nan. All the best you will smash it xxx
£22.80
Leanne Selby
You've got this Ella!
£22.80
Sara Hopgood
Good luck darling xx
£22.80
Ali Ross
Go smash it Ella. I hope you have a fab experience xx
£22.80
Emma Williams
You go girl!
£21.84
Alexis Woods
Good luck see you at the finish
£20
Rebecca Cameron
Let’s goooooo
£20
Anna Richardson
So proud you signing up for this and all the effort you’ve been putting in so far! Cant wait to cheer you along the way 🏃♀️
£10
Jekaterina Shani
£6.18
Esmee Bruinsma
£5
Jo Hendriksen
Go queen gooo!! You are fabulous
£10 per mile!! We can’t wait to see you at the finish line!! Go and smash it!! Love mum and dad xx