My Story

Why I'm Running

The 2025 London Marathon is the second time I have the honour of running for Myeloma UK. My father, Harry Gration, suffered from the cancer in his later years, and as a relatively unknown disease, I am doing my best to fundraise for this amazing cause. Anything you can spare would be immensely appreciated ❤️

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’.