I'm fundraising for our friend Ian, who was taken too soon.
We've been so lucky to have had the Atkinsons in our lives for some 20 years. One of those one in a million chances of having neighbours who became life long friends. So much fun had over the years with the 'Grangers' gang... we were all devastated when Ian suffered a catastrophic brain bleed and died on 11th January 2025. He was just 56, leaving dear Alison and their sons, Matt and Josh, as well as his parents, brother and sister. I'm running London Marathon on 27th April in Ian's memory, for the Stroke Association. Please give what you can.
The Stroke Association is here to support people to rebuild their lives after stroke. They believe everyone deserves to live the best life they can after stroke, so they work with the stroke community to make sure people affected by stroke 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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£79.50
Helen Bowen
£53.32
Jacqueline Marshall
I hope someone has bought you some soothing foot balm xxx
£42.79
Terence Bowen
£32.23
The Quirkies
Full speed ahead Mrs Bowen xxxx
£28.31
Paula Morris
Good Luck on Sunday Hels, I know you will smash those miles for our Ian 💙
£28.31
Ruth Ashfield
You are the loveliest wonkiest of wonky badgers I know and I think you're amazing for doing this. Go get that sub 4 Wonky 🦡❤️
£27.05
Jackie Taylor
You got this Helen, enjoy the day it will be amazing!
£27.05
Vikki Alder
Well done Helen. You’re amazing 🤩
£27.05
Kate S
£27.05
Matthew Walker
£27.05
Helen Hawkes
£26.75
Chris Tompkins
Go on Wonky!
£26.22
Daniel Bowen
Go Mum!! You’ve got this xx
£26.20
Liza And Corin
Good luck Wonk, we’ve really enjoyed training with you and know that you’ll be amazing in London! Lots of love, the Elliotts xx
£21.84
Sarah Berry
Good luck Helen…I know my knees couldn’t manage it!
£21.84
Andrea Graham
Go girl go! You got this 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻🤩🤩🤩xx
£21.84
Andy, Rona, Nancy And Tiggy
Good luck Helen! Have an amazing marathon x
£21.84
Anonymous
Hope you can switch your head off and run like Forrest.
£21.84
Ella
🏃🏻♀️good luck!! 🏃🏻♀️
£20
The Folkes Family
Good luck and enjoy the atmosphere! We will be tracking your bib number and cheering you on from Warwickshire :)
£20
Sofia
Good luck!! Thinking of you lots on Sunday! Love, the Mancos xxx
£20
Daren Steward
Enjoy the day Helen. Run well. Daren and Lisa.
£11.33
Pip Bell
Go Wonk!!! You’re an utter legend 🏃♀️💪😊
£11.33
Anonymous
£11.33
Martin Broadley
Good luck Helen! X
£11.33
Andrew Foster
Very best of luck
£11.33
Kate Sergent
Go Girl!!! 💪😘
£11.33
Lisa Mao
Smash it Mrs Glowen! Xxxx
£11.33
Jeanette
Go for it Mrs B! 🏃🏻♀️🥇Xx
£11.33
Jane & Lawrence
Good Luck on Sunday Helen. We know you will smash it for Ian 🏃♀️🏃♀️🏃♀️❤️
£11.33
Laura Baxter & Family
Good luck and enjoy the run! Xx
£11.33
Vicky Palmer
You will be amazing Helen, enjoy this special occasion x
£11.33
Vicky Palmer
You will be amazing Helen, enjoy this special occasion x
£11.33
Nicole Jackson
Good luck Helen!
£11.33
Joana Vicente And Family
Enjoy your run and all the atmosphere of London. Most importantly do not put pressure on yourself and stay safe.
£10
Tom Benjamin
Great cause Helen. Have a great day tomorrow!
£10
Claire Moore
I wish you all the best for Sunday Helen and think you are amazing!
£10
Becky Lees
Go Wonk! Smash that London Marathon like I know you can. Super strong wonderwoman!
£10
Ian And Lisa Stevens
Enjoy every minute (and smile for the cameras!)
£10
Sian, Darren And Ethan Orchard
Good luck Helen sending all our love in memory of Ian xx
£10
Emma Benjamin
Good luck Helen! What an amazing cause. You will smash it! xxx
£5.99
Tim Dyson
All the best Helen. I’m sure you’ll smash it!!
£5
Samantha Valentine
You can do it!
£5
Brenda Larden
£5
Lee Evans
Well done mrs Bowen. Love the Evans’s🎸
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