John Shephard

TCS London Marathon 2026

I'm taking part in the TCS London Marathon as part of #TeamStroke

I joined #TeamStroke for the TCS London Marathon 2026.

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.

We're 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

Hit first milestone

Hit second milestone

Reached 50% of target

Hit final milestone

Reached fundraising target

My updates

Ten days to go

Thursday 16th Apr
I’m about to attempt the London Marathon again, this time with a twist. 
I’ve been working on wheelchair which I’m going to use this time around. 
Two years ago I went off like the clappers and paid the price for putting in a 10k which Mo Farah would have been proud of (and I was walking) 
Despite the setback I still managed to raise over £5000 for the Stroke Association, who do amazing work. 
My message has always been that you can conquer anything. 
Keep the faith 

Finish line

Saturday 5th Jul
In 2024 I crossed the start line which was an amazing achievement after having 2 major strokes, unfortunately I didn’t make the Mall. Last year after a massive seizure (which they thought was another stroke) I had to pull out. I’ve always raised funds (10k and counting), I’m currently under investigation for further medical matters, but I’ll give a 100% and cross the start and finish line this time around, so keep the faith, stroke survivors can do amazing things. 

Thank you to my sponsors

£1.02k

Family

Inspired Keep the faith

£200

Lauren & Rhys

Best of luck dad, believe & achieve! we love you lots, from Womble & Bugs 💙

£53.32

Tanya Moya

Well done and congrats on your achievement, you couldn’t have chosen a better partner, all the best

£53.32

Anonymous

£53.32

Rosaleen A Reilly

Fair play to you, John. Wish you the very best.

£27.05

Liam & Nicole

The goal has already been reached 💪🏻wishing you and Christian a fabulous race 😘

£27.05

Johno

Good luck Mush. Hope you smash it

£27.05

Robert Noe(taff)

Good luck.mate. Keep the faith

£27.05

Felina

Good Luck John. Watching the live race updates now, looking out for you guys!

£27.05

Beverley Reoch

Keep the faith 😘

£27.05

Wayne & Wes

Mate will be with you in spirit. KEEP THE FAITH my friend 💜💜

£27.05

Sangie X

Good luck John xx. Big hug xx

£27.05

Jackie L

Wow ! Good luck John what an amazing aim ❤️

£25

Paul Cartwright

WITH YOU AND YOUR STROKE CAMPAIGN AMIGO ❤️❤️❤️

£25

James Culatto

Good Luck John!

£21.84

Iain Tc

Best of luck mate, keep the faith!

£21.84

Anonymous

£21.84

Silvija Desoiza

U got this 💪💪

£21.60

Nadine

Good luck & enjoy the experience

£15

Anonymous

£11.33

Joey Reyes

Well done John!

£11.33

Jackie Fielding

Well dome John. Life has given you a rough ride but you haven't let ig get to you. A true insperation.

£11.33

Anonymous

£11.33

Angele Mallett

£11.33

Jacqui & Joe Pardo

£10

Ethaniel Jeffries-mor

£10

Rianna Smith

£10

Rebecca Dodds

£6.11

Julian Risso