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Mark Hendy

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.

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.

Please help me reach my goal

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£4,069 + £410.43 GiftAid

My Goal

£2,000

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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

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. 
I won't let you all down on Sunday. 
Thanks
Mark

Thank you to my sponsors

£265

Warners Of Gloucester Ltd

Good luck from everyone at Warners of Gloucester!

£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

Stuart Calvert

Good job done pal

£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

Simon Taft

Congrats!

£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

David Pulling

well done Mark

£5

Karl Goody

£5

Lizzie Holland