I'm taking part in the TCS London Marathon as part of #TeamStroke
I joined #TeamStroke for the TCS London Marathon 2025.
This is hugely personal to me as I suffered a serious stroke in June 2023 but with the amazing support of those at the Cumberland Infirmary in getting me back on my feet very quickly, as well as the invaluable resource of the Stroke Association, I have been luckier than most to make such a full recovery. I've met many people who haven't been quite as lucky as me and I really want to be able to give something back. For me, this is the biggest physical challenge I have ever set myself.
Please read on to see a wee bit more about what the Stroke Association offers
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.
We would all be so appreciative of your support
Many thanks
Richard
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Reached fundraising target
Thank you to my sponsors
£212
Scott Aitken
£106
Jo Prince
Good luck Richard, although I think you're nuts!! Jo x
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Andrew Moss
Good luck mate, you must be mental, but I totally respect the effort you’ll need to put into this! Great guy, great cause.
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Michael Goldie
Well done Richard and good luck. Stay safe.
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Ingliston
There you go you can stop pestering now
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Nfu Mutual Strathaven And Lanark
£100
David Blackwell
Fantastic effort for a great cause Richard, look forward to hearing how it goes over a pint or two!
£100
Glenrath Farms Ltd Dall
Good luck Richard. Ian says take it easy and don't do too much.
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Nfu Mutual Perth
Good luck Richard!
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Craig Forsyth
Proud of you Dad!
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James Y Burns
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Ally Rule
Fantastic effort for great cause Richard
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Innes Carruthers
£53
Moira
£53
Stewart Duncan
Inspirational stuff......Good Luck Richard!!
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Gordon Johnston
Good luck Richard.
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Neil Thomson
Good luck Richard. You will be rightfully proud after the achievement of doing the marathon
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White , Snody Scott &little
Good luck Richard
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Ian Fleming
Good Luck Richard
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Rob Morrell
Good luck mate - you must be mad!
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Nfu Mutual Aberdeen City & Shire Agency
Good luck Richard
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Leona, Colin, Erin & Reece
Good luck Richard! I'm sure you will smash it. xx
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Wilson & Fiona Jamieson
Best of luck with your training and the marathon!
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Richard
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Richard Buer
Good luck Richard!
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Linda Blackwood
Go Rich! You'll smash it! xx
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Gary Marshall
Good luck tubs :)
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Gillain, Wendy, Jill
£27.56
Ian Kernohan
Good luck Richard we are all behind you!
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The Lawsons
Good luck Richard .... if I can do it you can : ) Karen x
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Scott Hamilton
show them what a "pale merk" can do!
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Jordan Rae
Good luck Richard!
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Olivia Stratford
Good luck Richard!!
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Linsey Wilson
Good Luck Richard. I'm sure you will smash it x
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Kay Livingston
Good luck
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Brian Prue
Best of luck Richard
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Hoss Gala
Run fat boy, run :)
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Iain & Elspeth
Best Wishes
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Mark Lamb
Great effort Richard, good luck
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Anonymous
£21.84
Kevin Temple
Good luck Trick
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Fiona Learmonth
Good luck Richard 😊 you will be amazing! Ian & Fiona x
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Geri, Blair & Elliot
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Keir Mooney
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Colin
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Ali Bell
Good luck mate 👍
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Louise Henderson
Good Luck Richard!
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Lesley Bell
All the best Richard
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Katy Neill
Good luck Richard!X
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Zoe Spratt
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Alison Scott
Good luck Richard
Richard, Run like you used to run on Coldingham Beach and you’ll breeze it! Go well in this gargantuan challenge! Scott,