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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Karen Mcmahon
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Vivien Humpston
Go Matt! proud of you x
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Anonymous
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Louise Lambert
Well done Matt and good luck.
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Bvb
Great cause - you’ll smash it brev.
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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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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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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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Walter Sanders
Good luck Matt Enjoy the day.Wally&Tracey xx
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John Elwood
Good luck mate, enjoy....
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Danny Hogan
Good luck mate
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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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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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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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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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Anonymous
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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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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!!
Really proud you are doing this in memory of my Mum and Dad and for such a great cause Mum x