If you know someone affected by Alzheimer’s, stroke, brain injury, brain tumours, epilepsy, headaches or migraines, Brain Research UK is the leading national funder for research into neurological conditions. This affects 1 in 6 of us, a need currently not reflected in funding levels. As a neuroscience student, I know first hand how important funding is for research into neurological disorders. Some of the things I’ve studied wouldn’t have been possible without the funding of Brain Research UK. Since their founding in 1971 Brain Research UK has provided research funding in excess of £50 million, which you can read about in their newest impact report published this month:
So, this time around, since my half marathon in April, I wanted to do something even bigger, to fundraise and help even more people affected by all forms of neurological disorders in my life. My Mum lost her hearing in one ear following the removal of a benign brain tumour just before I left primary school, but also lost her balance and confidence as a result. I couldn’t be more proud of her returning to things like netball, and beginning new ventures such as joining a sign language choir, which mightn’t have been possible without the research that allowed the hospital to help her. A very important member of my family was recently diagnosed with Alzheimer’s during my previous training, I have family and close friends receiving treatment to improve their mental health, friends I've met suffering with untreatable forms of epilepsy, and without even knowing it probably so many more people in my life affected by all aspects of neuroscience. That is why I’ve chosen to go from not running at all to running the 2025 TCS London Marathon in the space of a year, all in aid of Brain Research UK. Through every kind donation I may receive I hope they can fund more research that ultimately helps anyone we know suffering from the effects of neurological disorders.
And that's just me, so I can imagine anyone reading this can probably think of so many more people in their lives affected by the hundreds of neurological conditions known of. Whether that be Parkinson's, stroke or chronic headaches; all have research funded by Brain Research UK. I'm doing this for everyone we know and fundraising even larger than last time to make sure Brain Research UK can continue funding the vital research they do into neurological disorders, and I would be so grateful for any donations supporting this amazing cause.
Cliodhna x
About us
The London Marathon has become an annual, inspiring and colourful fixture in the world’s sporting calendar since the inaugural race on 29 March 1981: a celebration of fun, fundraising and fancy dress.
Over the years more than a million people have completed the 26.2-mile course – which runs from Blackheath to The Mall, with a spectacular finish in front of Buckingham Palace, showcasing the very best that the capital city has to offer.
What’s more, these participants have raised over a billion pounds for charity and there have been countless amazing tales of human achievement throughout the event’s history – living up to its aim of helping participants ‘to have fun, and provide some happiness and sense of achievement in a troubled world’.
If you know someone affected by Alzheimer’s, stroke, brain injury, brain tumours, epilepsy, headaches or migraines, Brain Research UK is the leading national funder for research into neurological conditions. This affects 1 in 6 of us, a need currently not reflected in funding levels. As a neuroscience student, I know first hand how important funding is for research into neurological disorders. Some of the things I’ve studied wouldn’t have been possible without the funding of Brain Research UK. Since their founding in 1971 Brain Research UK has provided research funding in excess of £50 million, which you can read about in their newest impact report published this month:
So, this time around, since my half marathon in April, I wanted to do something even bigger, to fundraise and help even more people affected by all forms of neurological disorders in my life. My Mum lost her hearing in one ear following the removal of a benign brain tumour just before I left primary school, but also lost her balance and confidence as a result. I couldn’t be more proud of her returning to things like netball, and beginning new ventures such as joining a sign language choir, which mightn’t have been possible without the research that allowed the hospital to help her. A very important member of my family was recently diagnosed with Alzheimer’s during my previous training, I have family and close friends receiving treatment to improve their mental health, friends I've met suffering with untreatable forms of epilepsy, and without even knowing it probably so many more people in my life affected by all aspects of neuroscience. That is why I’ve chosen to go from not running at all to running the 2025 TCS London Marathon in the space of a year, all in aid of Brain Research UK. Through every kind donation I may receive I hope they can fund more research that ultimately helps anyone we know suffering from the effects of neurological disorders.
And that's just me, so I can imagine anyone reading this can probably think of so many more people in their lives affected by the hundreds of neurological conditions known of. Whether that be Parkinson's, stroke or chronic headaches; all have research funded by Brain Research UK. I'm doing this for everyone we know and fundraising even larger than last time to make sure Brain Research UK can continue funding the vital research they do into neurological disorders, and I would be so grateful for any donations supporting this amazing cause.
Cliodhna x
About us
The London Marathon has become an annual, inspiring and colourful fixture in the world’s sporting calendar since the inaugural race on 29 March 1981: a celebration of fun, fundraising and fancy dress.
Over the years more than a million people have completed the 26.2-mile course – which runs from Blackheath to The Mall, with a spectacular finish in front of Buckingham Palace, showcasing the very best that the capital city has to offer.
What’s more, these participants have raised over a billion pounds for charity and there have been countless amazing tales of human achievement throughout the event’s history – living up to its aim of helping participants ‘to have fun, and provide some happiness and sense of achievement in a troubled world’.
