Gus Young

Gus and Polly RUN THE LONDON MARATHON!

Fundraising for Rays of Sunshine
£8,783
raised of £10,000 target
Event: London Marathon 2025, on 27 April 2025 Start fundraising for this event
We brighten the lives of children who are living with serious or life-limiting illnesses, between the ages of 3-18, across the United Kingdom by granting their wish and supporting them in hospitals and hospices.

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Polly and I have take the brave, bold and probably stupid decision to run the 2025 London Marathon.

Neither of us have ever taken on the dreaded 26.2 mile track in London (or anywhere else for that matter) but we will be giving it our all until the 27th April 2025 to ensure we can raise as much money as possible for Rays Of Sunshine.

Rays of Sunshine is a charity that our family have been involved with for a number of years and they do some fantastic work all across the UK.

There are over 85,000 children and young people living in the UK with a life-threatening or life-limiting illness. This figure is increasing every year.

Rays of Sunshine brightens the lives of seriously ill young people and their families by granting wishes and providing ongoing support within hospitals.

We believe that every child deserves to experience happiness and put their illness on hold – even if it is just for one day.

I know times are hard but if you could donate all you can that would be amazing!

Much love,

Gus and Polly x

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About the campaign

We brighten the lives of children who are living with serious or life-limiting illnesses, between the ages of 3-18, across the United Kingdom by granting their wish and supporting them in hospitals and hospices.

About the charity

Rays of Sunshine

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We brighten the lives of seriously ill young people by granting wishes and providing ongoing support. Our wishes are as unique as the children themselves and whether a child wants to be a fireman, meet a real-life mermaid or even the Loch Ness Monster, we work hard to make that wish come true.

Donation summary

Total raised
£8,782.10
+ £1,126.75 Gift Aid
Online donations
£8,782.10
Offline donations
£0.00

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