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JUSTINE COLLINS

TCS London Marathon 2025

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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.

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£1,762 + £195.71 GiftAid

My Goal

£2,000

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Life goal achieved in Honour of my father

Tuesday 3rd Sep

I 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.

 
I then put the dream of running the marathon to one side until recently, when 2 of my incredible sisters competed in In a Half and the full London marathon, So inspired by their brilliance, my interest was ignited once again, and I applied through the ballot. Sadly, I was unsuccessful once again, but this time, undeterred, I applied through the stroke association for one of their highly converted places. I had all but written it off after not hearing back from them, but then imagine my tears of joy when I opened up the glaring purple envelope to a note from the Stroke Association saying Your In !!!! The big poppa, the big guy, the Daddaddooski, as he was fondly termed in our household.. was smiling down on me once again. And as I sit and write this with tears once more streaming down my face, I can barely believe it's real... Please help by sponsoring my race for such an incredible and  worthy cause and for such a special man. 

Thank you to my sponsors

£212

Biggerstage

Sending lots of support for a great run from all at BiggerStage. x

£200

Claire

Babe I am so so proud of you. You are going to absolutely ace this! Xxx

£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!!! 🏃‍♀️ ⭐️ 💪🏼

£100

Miyo & The Girls

👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

£53

Lizzie

You’re a hero! x

£53

Kristi & Family.

Good luck Badge. You are going to smash it!

£53

Dominique Hempstead

You’re awesome darling! Such a good cause and well done you xx

£53

Wes Skarbon

You will absolutely smash this. A Marathon is nothing against the mighty & fabulous force of our Justine! xx

£53

Anonymous

£53

Jamie Macken

Best of luck Justine!!

£53

John Gallagher

£53

Jill And Bob

Go for it, Just!

£53

Vicky Bramley

I know you will smash this Justine! Totally in awe of you! Xo

£52.12

Jasmine Holland

I know this means so much to you - massive kudos for all the work you have put into this and your determination to succeed no matter what!

£50

Loulie

Go on girl

£50

Jake Mallen

Go smash it!! X

£28.09

Georgie And Kitty ❤️

DARLING! You are incredible. Your beautiful Daddy would be so so proud and we are too. We will be there to cheer you on and he will be with you every single step of the way . Lots of Love Georgie and Kitty xxx

£27.05

Aishling Xx

You're our hero Justine and your Dad is so proud looking down on you xxx

£26.50

Aimee Windley

Good luck Justine xxx

£26.50

Sallyann

Good Luck Justine - so proud of you doing this in honour of your wonderful Dad Much Love Sallyann xx

£26.50

Lisa Glass

Good luck with the marathon, we will be cheering you on! xxx

£26.50

Chris Pearman

I’m sure you’ll smash it. All the best Chris x

£26.50

Nichola Chowdhry

Good luck Justine x

£26.50

Sandra X

You will no doubt do it in style! Good luck gorgeous x

£26.50

Kevin Joseph

£25

Cathy Coldicott

Just enjoy the day and have fun matey x

£25

Marilyn K

Go on Justine!

£21.20

Georgina Griffiths

Amazing Justine xxxx ❤️

£21.20

Danielle Richardson

Big love xxxxx D xx

£20

Mary Than

Kick ass and take names All our love Sam , Chloé and Gabriel xx

£20

Flora Parrott

Good luck, absolutely amazing that you're doing this!

£10.60

Bev Knox

Go, go, go Justine! Bev xxx

£10.60

Jon Heneke

Good luck Justy. X

£10.60

Francesca Thorne

£10

Matt J Smith

Your dad sounds like a legend. Good luck! Hope you're keeping well xx