Gemma Jackson

Stroke Association

I'm fundraising for Claire

I am running the Robin Hood Half Marathon on the 27.9.26 in honour of my amazing friend Claire, who sadly passed away on 25.11.25 after suffering a brain aneurysm and then a stroke.

I met Claire at Nottingham University and very quickly realised how kind, organised, and funny she was. I have the most wonderful memories of her, from going to indie discos to hearing The Stone Roses playing from her room, and the Grundy Street girls pulling together to help her finish her dissertation the night before it was due. My most precious memory will always be her giggle—it will forever make me smile.

As a friend, it was so special to see Claire find such happiness with Si, and the love they shared for their beautiful little girl, Rosie. They were such a close and loving trio, a family anyone would aspire to be like.

It was a stroke that sadly took Claire’s life, so I want to run this half marathon to raise as much money as possible for the Stroke Association. They fund vital research into prevention and rehabilitation, and support people in rebuilding their lives after a stroke.

Thank you so much for reading and for any support you can give.

Gemma x

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£106

Family Shelley

You’ve got this Gemma, so proud of you xx

£106

Lyndon Higginson

£99.64

James Randle

Go geeklet!

£53.32

Roger Barnfather

Well done Gemma, we are proud of you, raising funds for this fantastic cause. Love Mum and Dad xx

£53.32

Alison Baldock

£53.32

Liz Russell

Good luck Gemma, a great cause ❤️

£53.32

Will

Good luck mate.

£50

The Hutchinsons

Go Gemma! Great effort for a really important cause. Love, Emma, Mark, Harry & Charlie xx

£50

The Mooneys

£50

The Ortons

An amazing cause to run for, Gemma. Hope the sun shines for you and Claire xxxx

£50

Sally Haran

With love from us all. Good luck!

£50

The Cornwalls

£50

The Isaac’s

Proud of you Gemma xxx

£50

The Campion

xxx

£50

Ali Brown

£50

Simon Goff

£50

David Rushton

£42.79

Rob Deakin

Hi Gems good luck with this great cause! Love Rob and family

£35

Nina Iandoli-micallef

Good Luck Gem, such a worthy cause. You got this! Love the Iandoli-Micallefs xxx

£27.05

Joanna G

Well done Gemma, an incredibly worthy cause. With much love. Xx

£27.05

Kate Wilson

Good luck with the run Gemma. We will be cheering you on and thinking about our lovely friend Claire who we miss dearly.

£27.05

Alison Green

So sorry about your lovely friend. I hope you raise lots of money to help and also really hope you enjoy the race Gemma, good on you xxx

£25

James Page-chatton

You can do it Gems.

£22.80

Ronan

Run, Gemma, Run! xx

£21.84

Stows

Good luck Gems! I imagine Claire would be very proud of you xx

£21.84

The Moore Family

Give it legs, Gemma! Xx

£21.84

Kin

£21.84

Karen Francis

I’m so very for the loss of your special friend Claire, so very sad 💔 Good luck for your run Gemma, we’re behind you all the way ♥️

£20

Alice Newland

Such a good cause. Good luck Gems

£20

Kate Eld

Go sparrow! So proud of you xxx

£20

Georgia

Go on Gemma you've got this! I'm sure Claire will be with you every step you take xxx

£20

Jo Martin

£14.23

John Jackson

£11.33

Bhav

£11.33

Kim Burt

£11.33

Julie Coombes

Good luck Gemma. I'm sure you'll do fabulously. ❤️

£11.33

Sarah Crotty-dnister

£10

Isobel Fuller

Good luck Gemma- You're going to absolutely smash it!!

£10

Sarah F

Go Gemma! X

£10

Teresa Kent

Well done and Good Luck Gemma x