I'm taking part in the TCS London Marathon as part of #TeamStroke
I joined #TeamStroke for the TCS London Marathon 2025.
There are over 1.3 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
Life goal achieved in Honour of my father
Tuesday 3rd SepI have wanted to do the marathon since I was a teenager. A life goal. I even joined the Highgate Harriers (an elite breed of running professionals based in my neighbourhood) as I had heard that it boosted your chance of getting selected in the ballot...! Not saying I was desperate ..... but alas, I soon realised I was not built for speed, and so that dream lasted all but a couple of sessions where I dropped out. After trying unsuccessfully to enter through the ballot, I steered myself to taking part in various 10Ks, charity bike rides, and a half marathon. Which I completed for the stroke association, as my father had a stroke in his 60s and thus I wanted to aid and assist in his rehab... Sadly, my father passed away at the age of 80, having led as full a life as he could have hoped for with my amazing mother by his side and only one side of his body in use after the stroke had rendered him partially paralysed in one side and bound to a wheelchair. He was a true inspiration, and his positivity and light radiated throughout in many situations he encountered in his life both before and after the stroke. His perseverance to see the best in people and seek the best from his situation made him a real role model.
Thank you to my sponsors
£200
Claire
£106
Dylan Wyn Davies
Justine, you a truly a legend of the highest order and know you’ll absolutely smash your race!! Good luck!! Dyl, Stace, Floyd and Danny xx
£100
Benjamin P Edmonds
Best of luck Justine! A fantastic challenge and you’ve chosen an incredible event. And an especially important and worthy charity cause too. You’ll do great. Go smash it!!! 🏃♀️ ⭐️ 💪🏼
£53
Kristi & Family.
Good luck Badge. You are going to smash it!
£50
Loulie
Go on girl
£26.50
Aimee Windley
Good luck Justine xxx
£26.50
Chris Pearman
I’m sure you’ll smash it. All the best Chris x
£25
Marilyn K
Go on Justine!
£21.20
Georgina Griffiths
Amazing Justine xxxx ❤️
£20
Mary Than
Kick ass and take names All our love Sam , Chloé and Gabriel xx
£10.60
Babe I am so so proud of you. You are going to absolutely ace this! Xxx