Richard Nelsey

Richard's 2023 London Marathon

Fundraising for Make-A-Wish Foundation UK
£2,653
raised of £2,500 target
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Event: London Marathon 2022, on 2 October 2022
#WishHeroes of the London Marathon 2022
Campaign by Make-A-Wish Foundation UK (RCN (England & Wales) 295672 (Scotland) SC037479)
We have an incredible group of #WishHeroes who will be taking on the 2022 London Marathon. Together, we have the power to light up the darkness for critically ill children.

Story

I’ve been fortunate in 2019 and 2021 to run the London Marathon on behalf of Make-A-Wish UK. I’ve seen and learnt how the generosity and kindness of you all has made a difference to some amazing and beautiful children facing some battles they shouldn’t have to fight.

Having had to move my place back from Oct 2022 to Apr 2023 makes me even more determined to run the London Marathon again and hopefully raise an amazing amount of money to light up the darkness for some of these children and their families.

I know things are tough and everything in life is getting more expensive but please help me help those that can’t help themselves.

Make-A-Wish UK creates life-changing wishes that revive the childhood that critical illness takes away, bringing light and joy at the darkest of times for a child and their loved ones. But right now, there are 60,000 children in the UK living with a critical condition, and they don't have the resources to be that light for everyone. Your generous support will help them step closer to achieving their vision: to grant a wish to every eligible child. Together, we have the power to light up the darkness.

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About the campaign

We have an incredible group of #WishHeroes who will be taking on the 2022 London Marathon. Together, we have the power to light up the darkness for critically ill children.

About the charity

Make-A-Wish Foundation UK

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RCN (England & Wales) 295672 (Scotland) SC037479
Make-A-Wish UK is part of a global movement that exists to make life-changing wishes come true for the thousands of critically ill children across the UK. The power of a wish allows families to create lasting memories that they will treasure forever – no matter what the future holds.

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£2,652.20
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£2,652.20
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