I have decided to run the TCS London Marathon 2024 for Make A Wish UK who grant life changing wishes for the thousands of critically ill children across the UK. Sadly, the number of wish enquiries from seriously ill children with less than a year to live is rising fast. They need help to meet this urgent demand now - before it’s too late. For families with critically ill children, every day counts. Your support and contribution to this fantastic cause has the power to make a wish come true for a critically ill child, allowing families to create lasting memories that they will treasure forever – no matter what the future holds.

Why have I decided to run the 2024 London Marathon in aid of Make A Wish UK? 

Sometimes as individuals you have to take a step back to realise and appreciate how lucky you are, and what you have. In doing so, it made me realise how lucky and fortunate we are as a family in that we are fit, healthy and are able to have lots of amazing experiences and create lasting memories. However, there are many families not as fortunate and not able to for different reasons and it became a little upsetting knowing that there are so many who could and so many who couldn't. Therefore, it is for that very reason I have decided to run the TCS London Marathon 2024 with a view of being able to make a child's wish a reality and allow the family to create lasting memories that they will treasure forever - no matter what the future holds. 

It is said on average it costs £2,500 to grant a single wish. I have therefore set my fundraising goal at £5,000 which will aim to make two children's wish's a reality. If we can surpass this figure and provide additional wish's that would be a fantastic achievement.  

My family and I are also starting the fundraising off with a £1,000 contribution to show our own support to this great cause, along with the numerous blisters and miles run by myself leading up to Marathon day!

Your support and contributions will be greatly appreciated :)

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