I'm taking part in the TCS London Marathon as part of #TeamStroke
I joined #TeamStroke for the TCS London Marathon 2025.
Recently as a family we've had to stand on our own two feet when it comes to strokes.
Christmas Eve 2023 my Step Mother in Law had a stroke. With help from the local stroke team, she's made a miraculous recovery considering she's 80 years old.
May this year my Niece had a stroke whilst driving, this resulted in her losing her vision in one eye. Research is still on going to clarify why this happened, considering she is only in her early 20's.
Earlier on this year my 18 year old daughter Paige lost her best friend Ruby (see image above) to a stroke. Paige and Ruby had been best friends since nursery and were like sisters. She was the sweetest, most kindest girl, with the biggest heart. She will be missed deeply and will forever be a missing part of our lives.
After my stories above, I've been lucky enough and privileged to be selected to run the 2025 London marathon, raising funds for the Stroke Association.
I know with the cost of living money is tight at the moment, but If you are able to make a donation to my charity page, it would be appreciated. Any amount would be greatly received.
I must be mad doing this, but from my recent personal experiences it's for a worthy charity.
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
Thank you.
Wednesday 30th Apr
Hi all,
Well, I managed to complete it. Thank you for your kind donation, its appreciated. I’ve now raised £4,043, that more than double of my original target of £2,000.
Oh my god! I don’t know where to start. It was awesome, I can’t put the whole experience into words.
I’m a little stiff but no major injuries or blisters 😊, I might be saying goodbye to a couple of toenails ☹.
It was that good, I’ve entered the ballot to run it again next year, I must be mad!
Once again thank you for your support.
Mark xx
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Thank you all
Friday 25th Apr I would just like to say a massive thank you to all that have donated, its blown me away with the generosity of all.Thank you to my sponsors
£265
Warners Of Gloucester Ltd
£203
Michelle Hendy
So proud of you 👏
£130
Chevron Motorsport
Good luck with this mark we are all behind you
£106.50
Motor Clinic Ltd
Great cause! Good luck with the run from all the team at Motor Clinic.
£106
Innov8 Cleaning Solutions
Brilliant cause Mark. Best of luck from the INNOV8 Team
£106
Gloucester Donor Centre Nhsbt Team
Wishing you all the very best running the London Marathon. We know you are no stranger to giving time, and blood (!), to help others, but this is an enormous challenge to undertake to help those affected by stroke. Such a worthy cause - good luck!
£106
Sg Fleet Ltd
Good Luck from SG Fleet!
£106
Stoneacre Motor Group
Such a great cause! Best of luck from all at Stoneacre Motor Group
£100
Dave & Liz Lee
£100
The Rudkin Family
My brother Alan recently died at the age of 51 following a sudden acute stroke. He leaves loved ones broken hearted , taken too soon he will be deeply missed by all who knew him. We support you in his name x We wish you good luck Mark in achieving success in this much needed fundraising venture.
£100
Auto Vehicle Specialists
Good Luck Mark ! from Karen & Si @ AVS
£59.30
Patricia Watts
This donation comes from the ladies of the WI. We wish you well Mark.
£53.32
Lyn Niblett Bookkeepind Services Limited
All the best from all at LNBS
£53.32
Innov8
All the best Mark
£53.32
Specialist Vehicle Solutions Ltd
Good luck in the marathon!
£53.32
James Galloway
What a great cause, and so sorry to hear about how it has affected you and your family. Have great day at the event!
£53.32
Simon Richards
All the best mate, I know you’ll do us all proud 👊
£53
Eve Pitt
Good luck Mark , !! You will smash it xx
£53
Rick Williams
Well done Mark. Great effort.
£53
Mum
So proud of you xx
£53
Matthew Halfpenny
Good luck Mark, a great cause!
£53
Gwen Cussell
£50
Craig Smith
Good Luck Mark!
£50
Moonyeen Williams
Good luck Mark. Love from Moonyeen
£50
Jo & Nev
Thank you soo much mark! And good luck love Nev and Jo xx
£50
Joy And Allan Slater
Good luck Mark - we know you can do it. 🥰
£42.79
Stan Bishop
Wishing you all the very best and what a lovely cause. Look after yourself. Lots of love, Joan and Stan
£40
Sophie & Ryan
You’re going to smash it Uncle Mark - very proud of you! Xx
£32.23
Claire-louise Doughtyy
Good luck 🍀 and hope it goes well. Great charity 😊
£31.80
Jo Holmes
Good luck mark I know you have made so much effort to make this work good luck on the day
£30
Graham Dimmer Mot Centre Ltd
Good Luck Mark from all at Graham Dimmer MOT Centre Salisbury
£30
Cath & Martin
Good Luck !
£30
Cath & Martin
£27.05
Alison Masters
Good luck Mark
£27.05
Kevin Pearson
£27.05
Georgina Schofield
All the best Mark. It’s been great hearing your training progress in plt session. I’m sure you will smash it.
£27.05
Michelle Hall
A great thing to do doing! Wishing you all the best!
£27.05
Bill Nicholl
All the best, hope you make to the end
£27.05
Chris Warden
£27.05
Greg Bishop
Wishing you all the best Mark, I know you will smash it, but take care as it sounds like it’s going to be a warm one 😃
£26.50
Helen & Martin Gardner
Good luck and Best Wishes Mark running in the London Marathon 2025 you will completely smash it. It is for such a worthy cause. H&M
£26.50
Rob Gwilliam
Good cause All the very best Good luck
£26.50
Samantha Bishop
Super proud of you! 🥰 You're going to smash it xx
£26.50
Sry 41r
Mate, for a number of years I was part of your family. The love, kindness and patience of your Mum & Dad was unforgettable ❤️. Enjoy the Marathon, my (still) clicking knee reminds me every day 😂🫡
£25
Maxine
£25
Jenny Jones
Well done Mark. Good Luck
£25
Karen Young
Best of luck, Mark!
£25
Janette Daniel
Best of luck Mark, you’ll smash this 💜
£25
Lisa & Chris Thompson
You can smash this x
£25
Anna Russell
Good luck Mark!
£21.84
David Furniss
Good luck Mark 👍😊
£21.84
Ian Cook
You'll smash it
£21.84
Terri Mackman
Well done Mark, great achievement for a fantastic cause
£21.84
Leigh Baillie
You're got this mark good luck. I will keep an eye out for you. Leigh Baillie
£21.84
Anonymous
£21.84
Gary Fivash
Good luck Mark, Run well and relax!
£21.84
Ian Archer
Good luck
£21.20
Carole Miles
Thank you for doing this in memory of our lovely granddaughter Ruby. Carole and Philip Miles xx
£21.20
Lee Shanley
It is a year to the day since I had my stroke. I am very lucky that through the initial care of the Paramedic, The Stroke Unit at Coventry University Hospital, Family, luck and some real stubbornness I have made a full recovery. I am very lucky to be in this position. . My son did the TCS London Marathon last year. All the best next year when you take part..
£21.20
Kate Kempster
£21.20
Chris Balsom
Good luck Mark. Hope this helps towards you achieving your goal. Great cause
£21.20
Diane Curphey
GOOD LUCK MARK DI.
£21.20
Jeff Kay
Well done Mark,a very worthy cause
£21.20
Janet Keyse
All the best Mark for taking part in next year marathon.
£21.20
Sharon Turner
Good luck Mark. Enjoy the training. From Jeff & Sharon x
£21.20
Alison Green
All the best to you Mark, Hope you reach your target.
£21.20
Louise Law
Good luck Mark 🏃🏻
£21
Penny George
Sending you best wishes and lots of luck with the pre-training! X
£20
Jimmy Sommerville
Good luck Mark and I know this deeply affected you and your family. A great cause and great effort for you to achieve something amazing in her memory. You may have sore feet afterwards 🤣
£20
Mark & Sarah Walters
Congratulations Mark
£20
The Smiths
Good Luck Mark! You’ll absolutely smash it for such a worthy cause!
£20
Kate Berry
Good luck Mark! What a great cause. Hope the weather is perfect for running on Sunday. John will be sweating in Madrid!
£20
Nicky Ryan
Good Luck Mark x
£20
Harrison Family
£20
Kate Bishop
Best of luck Uncle Mark!! We are all so proud and can’t wait to cheer you on xx
£20
Adam Rimell
Good luck mark make sure you are wearing something claret and blue on the day !!
£15
Geraldine, Martin And Ashley Berrill
Good luck Mark!
£12.40
Hannan Bhikha
Thank you for your efforts and making me a part such a good cause. Thank you. Best regards, Hannan
£11.33
Rita K
Good luck 🤞🏼
£11.33
Nick Denman
£11.33
Jane Aquilina
£11.33
Darron Mullock
£11.33
Chris Leslie
Good look Mark!
£11.33
Donna Kaye
Go Mark go, all the best
£11.33
Emma Smith
£11.33
Matthew Colin Read
Good Luck Mark
£11.33
Alan Ford
Good Luck Mark
£11.33
Beverley Aldridge
Good luck
£11.33
Lucy Robinson
£11.33
Amanda Williams
£11.33
A Milton
£11.33
Mohmmed Guli
Best of luck mate. Im sure you will smash it.
£11.33
Rachel Sharpe
Fantastic fundraiser Mark , incredible achievement for the charity and in completing the London marathon. Love from the Sharpes
£11.33
Craig Marshall
£11.33
Nigel Grant
Good luck mate
£11.33
Michelle Jones
Good Luck Mark!
£11.33
Amy Nott
£11.33
£10.80
Rob Pressland
Good luck Mark
£10.60
Natalie
Good luck Mark, we know you’ll smash this 😃 Love from Natalie, Tom and Henry x
£10.60
Debbi Kelly
Good luck Mark, it’s heartbreaking hearing about Ruby, I hope this helps with research
£10.60
Anthony M
Good luck!
£10.60
Angela Duffell
Good luck Mark 💪
£10.60
Mike Ryder
Good luck 👍
£10.60
Guy From Courier
All the best Mark! Amazing cause.
£10.60
Anthony Matthews
£10.45
Madeleine Tyers
£10.45
Jake Matthews
£10.45
Ethan
Great cause and good luck
£10
John G
Well done Mark....or maybe I should wait till I hear how it went first before applauding you!
£10
Anonymous
£10
George Hendy
£10
Paul Reed
Go for it mark Reedy
£10
Madeleine Moore
Your story is so moving, you'll be making so many people very proud. Wishing you all the best
£10
Maddie Arkwell
Good luck!!!
£10
Anonymous
£10
Michael Berry
Best of luck Mark!
£10
Lisa Allcock
Good luck, we’ll be looking out for you! Lisa, Andrew, Meg and Charlie xx
£10
Suze Harrison
You've got this Mark! Go smash it 👊🏻 Such a thing to do for a cause that it so important to your family I would say enjoy it but not sure that's possible when running over 26 miles!! Xxxx
£10
Helen Palmer
Good luck mark
£10
Emma Thyer
Such an amazing cause. Donations from Ruby's Auntie Emma, Uncle Mike and her boy cousins. Best of luck Mark!
£10
Zara Casey
£7
Maxine
£6.36
Darren Woodman
£6.34
Natasha Rondeau
Good luck Mark x
£6.11
Jesz
£6.11
Natasha Horton
🙃
£6.11
Derek Oram
£6.11
Nicky Thomas
My dad had a stroke 5 years ago. So sorry to hear of your news. All the best for the marathon Mark
£5.30
Sharron Lowman
Wishing you all the very best in the London marathon and your fundraising for such a worthy cause.
£5.30
Theo Price
Good luck. Go smash it
£5.30
Sheena Mortimer
£5.22
Hannah Woodward
Well done Mark 🏆
£5
Melissa Tiley-waters
£5
Rachel Brown
£5
Ian & Amanda Cole
London is a great event, Mark. Enjoy and just remember you are doing something amazing in Ruby's memory.
£5
Adg Print
£5
Karl Goody
£5
Good luck from everyone at Warners of Gloucester!