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 to my sponsors
£106.50
Motor Clinic Ltd
£106
Innov8 Cleaning Solutions
Brilliant cause Mark. Best of luck from the INNOV8 Team
£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
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.
£53
Eve Pitt
Good luck Mark , !! You will smash it xx
£53
Mum
So proud of you xx
£53
Matthew Halfpenny
Good luck Mark, a great cause!
£53
Gwen Cussell
£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
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
Jenny Jones
Well done Mark. Good Luck
£25
Janette Daniel
Best of luck Mark, you’ll smash this 💜
£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
Chris Balsom
Good luck Mark. Hope this helps towards you achieving your goal. Great cause
£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
£10.80
Rob Pressland
Good luck Mark
£10.60
Anthony M
Good luck!
£10.60
Angela Duffell
Good luck Mark 💪
£10.60
Mike Ryder
Good luck 👍
£10.45
Madeleine Tyers
£10.45
Jake Matthews
£10.45
Ethan
Great cause and good luck
£10
Anonymous
£10
George Hendy
£10
Paul Reed
Go for it mark Reedy
£10
Maddie Arkwell
Good luck!!!
£10
Emma Thyer
Such an amazing cause. Donations from Ruby's Auntie Emma, Uncle Mike and her boy cousins. Best of luck 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
£5.22
Hannah Woodward
Well done Mark 🏆
£5
Rachel Brown
£5
Great cause! Good luck with the run from all the team at Motor Clinic.