Team Starlight London Marathon 2026

James Unwin is raising money for Starlight UK

London Marathon 2026 · 26 April 2026 · Start fundraising for this event

Starlight is the UK’s leading charity for children’s play in hospitals and hospices. We work to ensure every child can experience the power of play, supporting their mental and physical health during treatment and recovery from illness.

Story

Starlight are passionate about protecting every child's right to play, which takes them to the bedsides of some of the most poorly children in the UK, and making sure they have the tools to play through their anxiety, fear and loneliness.

Life in hospital isn't easy, especially when you're young. Suddenly you find yourself in a strange and lonely place full of unfamiliar sights and sounds.

In donating, you are directly helping children to cope with serious illness by giving them tools to manage these times when they need it most. Not only this, but you're also helping to support their siblings and parents by providing vital funds to provide them with funding family breaks and away days, giving them a chance to make comforting, life lasting memories together, no matter what the future may bring.

I am additionally raising money to show support for my Fiancée, who is currently training to work as a Clinical Psychologist, with her dream goal being working with, and helping, children in a clinical setting

Unfortunately I was not able to run in the 2025 London Marathon due to injury, but am still determined to raise money for Starlight. As such, I am committed to running in the 2026 race, representing Starlight!

Donation summary

Total
£2,255.00
Online
£2,255.00
Offline
£0.00

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