Matthew McMahon

TCS London Marathon 2025

I'm taking part in the TCS London Marathon as part of #TeamStroke

I'm taking part in TCS London Marathon 2025 to support The Stroke Association in memory of my Nan, Anna, who passed away at the start of 2023 and my Grandad, Willie, who passed a few years earlier.

My Grandad, Willie, was an active man who loved sport throughout his life, he was a successful boxing champion in his early years.  As years went by, Willie loved to follow football and play golf.  Despite his active lifestyle, in his later years, he suffered several serious strokes that left him disabled and needing 24-hour care.  His much-loved wife, my Nan, Anna, devoted herself to caring for Willie 24/7 right up to his passing.

My Nan Anna was a talented dressmaker who left Dublin in the 1950’s and moved to London with my Grandad to start a new life. Anna was very popular and will always be remembered for her funny and mischievous personality. She was adored by a large family and friendship group.  Unfortunately, a few years back, Anna also suffered a serious stroke which had a huge impact on her life, however against the odds and after Doctors were convinced Anna wouldn’t walk again, with support she battled back and was able to walk with the aid of a stroller, which stunned the Doctors.

At the start of 2023 unfortunately Anna suffered a massive stroke and in true fashion, she battled for two weeks at the National Hospital for Neurology & Neurosurgery, London before finally passing, surrounded by her family by her side.

I am running the marathon in memory of both my Nan, Anna, and Grandad, Willie’s memories and to support and raise awareness of the Stroke Association who help to rebuild people's lives after a stroke and provide support for families. 

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 5 minutes. The Stroke Association rely on donations to provide vital services, ongoing preventative research, rehabilitation to help stroke survivors live fuller, happier lives

Any donations would be greatly appreciated and thank you for all the support!

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Thank you to my sponsors

£136

Charlotte Matthews

So you hit your target even before Gift Aid :)

£106

Karen Mcmahon

Really proud you are doing this in memory of my Mum and Dad and for such a great cause Mum x

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Vivien Humpston

Go Matt! proud of you x

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Nikki Murray

We are so proud of u Matt Love you lots Paul, Nikki,Summer and Lila xx

£100

Anonymous

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Timmy

Good luck son all the best

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Louise Lambert

Well done Matt and good luck.

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Danny Spicer

Monumental effort son so proud of ya enjoy the pints ! X

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Bvb

Great cause - you’ll smash it brev.

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James Martin

Good luck brother, go and smash it 💪🏼!!!

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Karen Sheehan

Good luck Matt

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Kate Buchanan

Good luck Matt! I am sure you will smash it!

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Lisa Bevan

I'm sure your nan and grandad will be cheering you from above Matt. Good luck with the run!

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Jake Harris

Grafted for this one son, now time for the lap of honor! Enjoy every second and when it gets hard out there remember your why. See you on the battlefield Brother. LFG 🤙🏻

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Peth

Let’s go son!! Your Nan & Grandad would be proud mate 💙💪🏻

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Ben Alexander

Good luck Matt

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Penny Lloyd

Great cause, best of luck Matt!!

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The Duffs

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Judgie

Get up there shaaan - Nan & Gramps will be looking down on you the whole way! If you need an Uber half way round, give us a shout 👊🏻

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Kirstie Mcguigan

Best of luck Matt - and well done for raising money & awareness for such a great cause. Your Nan and Grandad would, no doubt, be so proud.

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Vandana Ved

Good Luck

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Lee Sanders

Good luck mate - go and smash it!

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Walter Sanders

Good luck Matt Enjoy the day.Wally&Tracey xx

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Gates

Well done on completing your first marathon mate! Smashed it!

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Jake Hoddy

Good luck mush

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John Elwood

Good luck mate, enjoy....

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Danny Hogan

Good luck mate

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Louise Tonna

Well done congratulations amazing Love Louise Hairdresser

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Caroline Maughan

Well done Matt! Such a worthy cause.

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Miguel Rujas

Good Luck!!

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James Duff

Good luck Macka

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Daniel Pauling

Gorn Macka - you’ll smash it!

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Mark Reeves

RUN FAT BOY RUN

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Tom Connock

Well done Matt - a very worthy cause and wishing you the best of luck for the race!

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Dawn Saxer

Matt, this is a very worthy cause and an amazing challenge but I know you can do it, power to you! Best of luck, Dawn xx

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David Logan

Good luck Matt, you got this!!

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Bernie Hehir

Good Luck Matt - your Nan & Grandad will be so proud x x

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Joe Findlay

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Gary Franklin

Good luck mate. Up the Chels

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Jan Williams

Good luck Matt!

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Jack Osborn

Good luck son , see you on the start line geeeeezee 😜 LFG

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Clint Vanjour

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Jake Fry

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Deborah Daniel

Well done good work

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Morgan Acton

Best of luck Matt!

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Victoria Gregory

Good Luck Matt!

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Tai Bora Kartel

Good Luck Matt

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Tom Bailey

Go on Macka 👊

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Damon O'neill

Don't forget to enjoy it like Willie & Anna would son!

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David Maroto

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David Poulton

Best of luck, Matt!

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Paul Hickson

Dont forget the nipple tape

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James Cheasley

Go and smash it mate!! You’ve got this 💪🏻

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Maria Harris

Good luck Matt enjoy. Maria and Neil x

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Byron

Up the Fisher

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Katie Dent

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Ellie Ward

Good luck Matt!

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Nicola Embury

Good Luck Matt

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Anonymous

Hi Matt, hope this helps and you'll be able to to do the complete the course.

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Faith Williams

Good luck Matt!

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Anonymous

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Bill

Good luck orrible

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Nick Packham

Good luck Matt

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Colin Mcdonagh

Good luck Matthew ya big bollix ! Seriously,great cause.All the best mate.

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Karen Mcmahon

Good Luck Matt from Ian Jones Switzerland

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Liz Simons

Good luck Matt!

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Millie Sevier

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Ed Willis

Good luck Matt! Go well!

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Shirley Culkin

Well done Matt What a great cause.

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Freddie Kenyon

Good luck Matt!

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Anonymous

Best of luck Matt, and an amazing cause. JoMo

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Lewis Horrigan

Good Luck Matt!

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Tara Harris

Such a good cause! Good luck🏃‍♂️

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Neill Taylor

Good luck mate!

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Macy Crudgington

Good luck Matt!

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Megan Stidston

Good Luck Matt!

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Brooke Gregory

Go Matt!!! Good Luck!!

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Josh Harris

Good Luck, Macka! 💪