This will be my third London Marathon. The first was in 2015 where I finished in 3hrs 47 mins. The second was in 2023 where I finished in 3 hours 0 mins and 44 seconds. Ever since then, there has been a niggle inside telling me I have to do one more.

When applying for a London Marathon place, I knew I wanted to do it for a children's charity as I did in both 2015 (for Whizz Kidz) and 2023 (for WellChild). I have chosen to run and raise money for WellChild again. The cost of living crisis is worsening and the cost of care is increasing. This in turn means that the pressure and stress on families is the worst it has been in years.

WellChild is the national UK children's charity who make it possible for children with exceptional health needs to be cared for at home instead of hospital. You can see some of the work they do here: https://www.wellchild.org.uk/

I will take on the challenge of running 26.2 miles on 27 April 2025 to raise money for this fantastic charity. Please help me to help them by making a donation to this amazing cause.

Thank you

Gavin O'Donovan

https://www.wellchild.org.uk/