We are running the 2025 London Marathon on the 27th April, for 2 fantastic charities in memory of Amy’s Dad, Chaz, and Al’s uncle, Pete, both of whom we lost in early 2024.

We’ve taken on the crazy task of training while on our 6 month trip around South America so while enjoying the scenery we’ll also be running at altitude, in the heat, and fuelled by empanadas and wine.

You can donate to either of our charities and read a bit more about why we’re taking on the challenge below.

Amy’s story

In February 2024 we lost our amazing Dad to bowel cancer, 2 years after he was diagnosed between Christmas and New Year. Dad had no symptoms until the disease was very progressed, as is common with bowel cancer, so it was a huge shock to us all when he was diagnosed after being seemingly healthy just weeks earlier.

Dad’s incredible oncology team led by Dr Tony Dhillon gave us 2 more years of family life and memories, including our wedding, birthdays, Christmases, graduations and starting uni. A lot of Dad’s treatment was really cutting-edge (he was the first UK patient to receive one particular treatment) and we know this is down to the work and dedicated research of charities like Bowel Cancer UK.

Early diagnosis is key to treating bowel cancer, and we’ve also thankfully experienced positive outcomes for close family members with early diagnosis and successful treatment. I am raising money for Bowel Cancer UK to raise awareness of this disease and in the hope that more people can have the best possible chance of survival.

I’m certainly not a natural runner and only completed my first 10k last year (pictured after with Dad) so 42.2 isn’t going to be a breeze… In honour of Dad’s love (/obsession) with music and to help get me through training and the race, please consider adding some songs to my Spotify playlist alongside a donation: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6gUQQIQ2zwMmmvacvS6pcT?si=vZWyOZgpRBKS35ia4Kre9Q&pt=41bb8856b0

Al’s story

In memory of my uncle Pete, who passed away from a brain tumour earlier this year.

Brain Research UK are the leading national funder dedicated to research into neurological conditions. Their vision is a world where everyone with a neurological condition lives better and longer. They currently fund a range of cutting edge research projects to help develop new treatments for brain tumours.

With your support they can fund more incredible research.