So we are running our first London Marathon! Actually, it is our first ever marathon!! Agghhh!

Why?
Well, we have always spoken about how we were going to run a marathon, (typically after a few pints) but the talking has now turned to action and if you are going to do your first marathon it may as well be London.

Why are we running for WellChild?
Quite simple really. Between our two families we have 5 healthy and happy children, something that we often take for granted. However, on those moments of reflection, particularly when you take your child to the hospital or the doctors for a minor injury or illness you see a family less fortunate than yours. You see a family with a child who is seriously or terminally ill and a mix of emotions go through your head; sadness, compassion, helplessness and at times a wave of humbling fortuity that it is someone else rather than you.

These are the children and families that WellChild works tirelessly to help. Helping to provide comfort, laughter and hope to normal families and children who have simply been dealt a bad hand. These families and children face daily challenges that us fortunate ones cannot really comprehend. It seems that the least we can do is run 4-5 hours along the London Streets to raise some money for WellChild to carry on this important work. Our marathon run and your donation isn’t going to change the world but it will help to change a little corner of it.

Thank you for your donation and support, it means a lot to us but much more to those who will benefit from WellChild’s continued work.

Darren and Nathan