Gemma Shearsmith

London Marathon 2024

Fundraising for The National Brain Appeal
£6,432
raised of £2,000 target
Donations cannot currently be made to this page
Event: London Marathon 2024, on 21 April 2024
Welcome to The National Brain Appeal's 2024 London Marathon team page!

Story

On the 21st April 2024 I will be running the london marathon in memory of my cousin Jamie who we so sadly lost in September 2022 to a rare neurological disease.

Jamie was not only my cousin but more like a Brother and a Best Friend. He was an inspiration to us all, who bought so much joy, kindness and the best cuddles!

He was a father to two gorgeous children, a Husband, Son, Brother, Cousin, Nephew and Friend.

I feel so lucky to have shared 34 amazing years of fun, laughter and adventure with him. Memories which I will cherish and think back on forever 🤍

Grief since this moment has been unbearably hard, scary, sad, and has made life very tough for us all.

However, Jamie would have wanted for us all to live life to the full and do crazy challenges and follows those dreams…

This is something which I will definitely be doing this year!!

Life really is too short.

Through running the marathon I wish to raise awareness for The National Brain Appeal and I will be thinking of Jamie every step of the way. I know he will get me to that finishing 26.5 mile!

I will also be running for beautiful Moira, my dear friends wonderful Mum!

I will be running alongside two very important people in my life, my Cousin Sammy and Friend Jen!

Please donate what you can to help with the incredible work that The National Brain Appeal charity does.

Will see you at the finish line for a bottle of nice chilled Rose! xx

The National Brain Appeal aims to transform the lives of the millions of people affected by neurological and neuromuscular conditions. It helps to drive advancement by funding pioneering research, innovative treatments and world-class facilities over and above what the NHS can provide.

Your donation will help The National Brain Appeal to improve the outcome and quality of life for the millions of people affected by a neurological condition.

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About the campaign

Welcome to The National Brain Appeal's 2024 London Marathon team page!

About the charity

There are 14.7million people – that’s more than one in six – in the UK living with a neurological condition. Here at the country's leading neurological centre, we’re passionate about supporting the hospital to help improve the lives of patients through treatment and research.

Donation summary

Total raised
£6,431.20
+ £1,001.55 Gift Aid
Online donations
£6,431.20
Offline donations
£0.00

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