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I'm taking part in the Great North Run 2026 as part of #TeamStroke
In September, it will be five years since we lost our dad following a stroke. In May 2021, he suffered a stroke that left him in hospital for three months. During that time, he faced many challenges and sadly suffered another stroke, which left him much weaker. A few weeks later, we said goodbye to him.
Dad loved supporting and watching any type of sport, so I know how proud he would be of my running journey; which is why I wanted to run my first half marathon in his memory. Taking on the Great North Run feels like a fitting way to honour him while supporting a great cause.
I joined #TeamStroke for the Great North Run 2026.
There are over 1.4 million stroke survivors in the UK, with 100,000 strokes happening in the UK each year. That's one stroke every five minutes.
No survivor should have to face life after stroke without stroke support, providing consistent, tailored help on the long journey to recovery.
We work with the stroke community to ensure 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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£55.88
Curly
£54.75
Ann Christian
Well done, Sophie! We are proud of you!
£50
Niamh
You’re going to absolutely smash it, lass. Your dad would be so incredibly proud of you 💖💖
£43.60
Darcey Adair
Proud of you 💛 You’ll smash it! Love you, from Darc & Dan xx
£40
Yasmine May
Good luck Soph, you will smash it! John will be so so proud of you 💕🫶🏼
£33.15
Sheena
You are smashing it Soph, awesome human ❤️
£28.44
Mollie Oldfield
So proud of you lass you’ll absolutely smash it, he’d be so proud of you. Love ya x
£25
Becca, Graeme, Ari & Reeva
Good luck Sophie! No doubt you will smash it your Dad would be so proud xx
£25
James France
So so proud of you!!!
£25
Julia Lee
What a beautiful reason to run! So proud of you 👏
£25
Paul
Well done Sophie - you’ll smash it! Your Dad would be so proud of you from Paul, Bethan, Owen and Rhiannon
£23.45
Amber Farrer
Good luck dolly, you will smash it 💘
£22.97
Lisa Oliver
Go Sophie !! Xxx
£22.80
Kai
£22.80
Jessica
Good luck Sophie!! You’re going to smash it, love you!!✨🏅 xxxx
£22.80
Brad
£22.80
Becca Dodd
You’ll smash it Soph!! He’ll be so so proud of you xxx
£22.80
Charlie Hedley
£22.80
Laura Mccourt
Good luck Soph you’ll smash it! LY
£22.80
Joyce Christian
£22.32
Mary Gv
Good Luck Sophie. Your Dad would be very proud of you xx
£20
Josh
£20
Chris, Jill And Lucas Leece
Sophie All the best from the Leece’s with your run ❤️
£15
Beth X
Good luck Soph, soo proud of you!
£12.25
Tyler Wise
Good luck Sophie! X
£12.25
Mary Blinco
Best of luck Sophie
£12.25
Sarah-bell
Good luck Soph x
£12.25
Danielle Richardson
Good luck Sophie, you’ll make your dad proud 🏃♀️🤍
£11.55
Anonymous
£11.55
Angela Lewthwaite
£11.55
Della
Aw amazing Soph, your dad would be so proud of everything you’re doing! 🩷
£11.55
Joe
£11.55
Rachel Lock
Good luck Sophie, you’ll smash it xx
£11.55
Sally
£11.55
Alana
Amazing Soph!! 💗
£11.55
Emma Tinnion
£11.38
Partsman Guru
All the best in your run, regards the Guru. ❤️
£10
Ellie
Woo you’re going to smash it Sophie!!
£10
Lauren Poland
Well done Soph! You’ll do fab 🩷
£10
Garn Mini Flynny lass, good luck 😉 x