I'm taking part in the TCS London Marathon as part of #TeamStroke
I joined #TeamStroke for the TCS London Marathon 2024.
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.
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In memory of my mum....
Saturday 23rd SepI'm taking part in the TCS London Marathon as part of #TeamStroke
On Easter Sunday in April 2021 my mum had a devastating stroke. Working in her garden on that bright morning she suddenly felt unwell and collapsed. Even though emergency treatment was FAST thanks to dad, mum's stroke meant drastic changes to her life.
Bedbound, from loss of right side movement and dysphasia and meaning being aware of everything but not able to fully communicate, as well as issues swallowing, was only the tip of challenges that mum faced from that day onwards. I will forever be in awe of the strength and courage that she showed, spending months in hospital and rehab isolated because of covid. Then coming home to a whole new life and care frustrated by the limitations of the stroke.
I have always wanted to run the London Marathon so applied to do so for the Stroke Association to raise awareness and money, to support victims post stroke who may not have the support of others, to which my mum was very fortunate. It will also help the association campaign for better stroke care and fund research into preventative and rehabilitative treatments whilst also, making my mum proud.
I am more determined than ever to reach the finish line of this great event, the strength and determination coming from the inspiration of my mum ..... a warrior !
Thankyou so much for your support
Thank you to my sponsors
£831
Running Man Fundraiser
£311
Running Man Event
Thanks to those that attended and supported event.
£200
The Flitwick Club
Well done Richard
£150
Steph Eymor
Good luck! So proud :)
£125
Sofa And Bottle Coins
£106
Peter Eymor
Hi Rich. So proud of what you are doing in aid of stroke victims. Such a shame mum didn’t know before she passed. She would have been so proud and she will be looking down on you. Love Dad and Heidi xx
£106
John Dexter Smith
£106
Anonymous
Go do it for your mum... x
£82
James Eymor-collins
Proud of you Dad xx
£68.90
Anonymous
£61
Ali, Wayne And Callum
You've got this 💙 xx
£53
Debbie Baker
Rich, wishing you all the luck and the best of health vibes as you embark on this journey in honour of your Mum. Thankyou for all you are doing for this vital charity. Lots of love, Debbie, Daryl, Yasmin & Waffs
£53
Paul And Jo Mcculloch
So proud of you and we know mum would be! We’re glad the training is going well and we know you can do this! Loads of love ❤️
£53
The Singletons
Well done Rich, the training is the hard bit, you will smash it. Go, go Rich !!!!!! Lots of love, The Singletons
£53
Mike Dexter Smith
Run Rich Run!!!!! Best of luck xxxx
£53
Bob Fleming
Such a deserved cause Rich, we all know you will smash it 🙌🏻 best of luck with the training
£53
The Wards
£53
Helen + Gary Doherty
Good Luck Rich xx
£53
Kelly + Jelly
You’re going to smash this Rich! Best of luck, we will be holding a very large beer for you at the finish line xx
£52.25
Kate Baldwin
I’m sure you’ll smash it! A great cause xx
£51
Brian And Sheila
Good luck Rich, Brian and Sheila.
£50
Abi Eymor
Dad we are all so proud of you, you have been training so hard for this, putting in the miles. Just go there Sunday smash it and try to have fun too. You’ve got this !!! Love you loads x
£50
Clare Clark
Good luck! We’ll all be thinking of you from the comfort of the sofa!!! Great cause - your mum would have been so proud. Love Clare, Neil, Ethan & Finley x
£42.40
Anonymous
£41
Maryanne And Richard.
Well done Rich. A great cause in memory of our lovely Sue . Go well. 🩷
£40
Lesley Perry
Good Luck Richard From Lesley & Kevin
£31.80
Ian Kerley
We were a week late to the fundraiser, and late to this, too! So sorry, and so so very proud of you big guy. Fantastic course. Thanks for being you.
£27.25
Kimberly Davies
Way to go Richard! What an amazing thing to do for such an important cause! I didn't know your Mum but if she was anything like your Sister, I know she was amazing! X
£26.50
Fiona Neto
£26.50
Carl Ainley
Well done Richard from Gazza’s mate Carlos
£26.50
David Eymor
Good luck bro. Hope you win. Go do it for mum bless her.
£26.50
Gary Smith
Amazing effort Richard......your Mum would be proud.
£26.50
Dave Judd
Rich I am sure you will smash this, top effort, your are an inspiration.
£26.50
David Panter
£26.50
The Knights Xx
Good luck rich you will smash it
£26.50
Ronan George
£26.50
Lynne Summerfield
Very proud of you for running for such a good Cause
£26.50
Rob Darts
Well done Richard. May and I have fond memories of your Mum. She was a lovely lady and will be be part of our lives and in our hearts.
£25
Sue And Steve
Your mum would be so proud xx
£25
Tracey Tyler
Good luck Rich. We are all very proud of you Love Pete Tracey and Sam x
£23.32
Amy Eymor
Taking you to the halfway mark...... But I am with you the whole way and beyond. You will smash this xx Love Wife ❤️
£21.20
Natalie Eymor
£21.20
Jenny Denham
Amazing cause and hope the training is going well xx
£21.20
Stephen Vale
Good luck on Sunday and money raised for a very good cause.
£21.20
Aston Villa Fans On The Train
From American Aston Villa fans on the 9.56 from Euston Good Luck
£21.20
Marion P
Your Mums strength will be your strength Rich. Good luck
£21.20
Chris Jobling
Good luck Rich, wishing you all the best fella
£21.20
Gill Weston
Good luck Rich x
£21.20
Kelly H
You can do this! Your lovely mum would be so very proud. Xx
£21.20
Nicole Davies
Good luck Rich 🏃♂️
£21.20
Laura Buchanan
Well done Rich , your mum was an amazing and very special lady . She would be so proud xx
£21
Steph Eymor
Well done bro! Xx
£20
Liz Fitch
£20
Maureen Wilde
You can do it Richard. Your mum would have been so proud of you. Love Maureen and Dave xx
£20
Sarah P
Good luck, an amazing challenge for a fantastic cause.
£20
Lauren Tompkins
You got this uncle Rich ❤️
£15.90
Shaun Loveland
Dear Rich. Well done. A very worthy cause. Hurrah! Donation on the proviso that you post multiple photos of you in Lycra 😂 Deal or no deal?? Good luck and wishing you all the best. Sx
£10.60
David Toes
£10.60
Samantha Rixon
£10.60
Rd
Best of luck Rich!
£10.60
Katie Farrell
I hope you had a great run, Richard. I'm sure your Mum was cheering you on every step of the way 🙌
£10.60
Henry Eymor
I think you are amazing Daddy 👨 Good Luck Love Henry Bear 🐻
£10.60
Eliza Eymor
Dear Daddy You are an amazing Daddy and brave. I am sure that Nanny Sue is very proud of you for doing this. I am as well Love you very much Eliza ❤️
£10.60
Jackie Gray
Good luck Richard! Your mum was an amazing lady and you are doing an amazing thing!
£10.60
Yvonne Harrison
£10.60
Lesley Barrett
Good luck Rich, an amazing thing to do. Love The Barrett’s
£10.60
Tracy Willett
Good luck
£10.60
Paul Jones
Good luck Richard! Paul & Lynsey
£10.60
Wendy & Trevor
Good luck Richard, what a lovely thing to do in memory of your lovely mum x
£10.60
Leonie & Mick Ling
£10.45
Lucas Eymor
£10.45
Kim Caddy
Run strong Rich 🏃🏻♂️💪🏻
£10.45
Geoff
Good Luck !
£10
The Nayyars
£10
Colin Nelson
Great cause. Great to help others in your mum's name.
£10
Anonymous
£10
Paul Sanders
All the very best Rich - I know that you'll smash it and all in a great cause
£6
Ruth Bright
£5.45
Hazel Booth
£5.30
Debra Miller & Family Xx
Wishing you lots of luck for the upcoming marathon, I have no doubt you will be amazing! Sending love also for the loss of your lovely mum x
Thanks so much to those that supported the event.