Virgin London Marathon 2021
Meet our runners
We are so proud of our Marathon runners, please support and help them to raise money for RAFT.
2020 was a difficult year for everyone, not least our dedicated team of runners for the 40th London Marathon. The original event was postponed from April to October when there was a virtual event rather than pounding the streets of London. On the day we had 30 incredible runners raising funds for RAFT and we are grateful to all of them for their support, hard work, dedication and training.
On October 3rd 2021 we have 10 amazing runners taking part on the streets of London and we also have 10 completing a virtual marathon. We are so grateful to have all of them raising vital funds for RAFT please help us support them with a small donation that will enable us to continue our ground-breaking medical research.
Darren Gould and Keith Hart.
Having met almost 2 years ago at my couch to 5k classes, myself and Keith have become great friends and running partners.
We have run in a number of events together, but the big ones are later this year. We will be running both the Manchester and London Marathons within 7 days of each other.
We are holding a fundraising day on August 7th in Houghton Regis, there will be family fun, an indoor car boot sale and a music festival, everyone is welcome to come and help us raise as much as possible for this amazing charity.
Sponsor us here: https://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/DarrenKeith
Paul Craddy
Toughest Charity run – run 2km every 2hours for 2 days!
This Friday – Sunday, I’ll be running 24 separate 2 kilometre runs within 48 hours. A total of 48km (an ultra-marathon distance), with minimal sleep. I will start at 6am Fri 6th August and keep running until Sunday 8th August. It sounds mad doesn’t it?!?!
This is to support the excellent work of RAFT, a fantastic charity that helps people rebuild their lives after trauma. If you can support them in any way (link below), that would be amazing.
Sarah Morley
I’m running for RAFT who are a medical research charity specialising in reconstruction after physical trauma. Physical trauma can follow on from many things including cancer, accident, acid attack, fire or congenital abnormalities. One thing that is common to all sufferers is that they face a long and painful recovery, depression and many obstacles so the least I can do is run a marathon to raise money for this wonderful charity.
I really appreciate all your support and would be most grateful for any donations you feel you can make.
Thanks
Sarah x
https://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/sarah-morley-SAVMLMBONDS333-2020-227379
Sam Faulkner
Hello, thank you for visiting my charity page. I am going to be running the London, 2020 marathon and raising money for a medical research charity called RAFT.
RAFT’s research projects are primarily focused on developing novel treatments which help the body restore tissue (such as skin, bone and breast tissue) which has been affected by physical trauma or a birth defect.
I am very grateful for any donations made!
https://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/sam-faulkner-SAVMLMBONDS333-2020-224086
Oliver Jacobs
Eighteen months later than originally planned, on the 3rd October I am planning on hopping the 26.2 miles for the London Marathon (Covid permitting) in aid of a fantastic charity called RAFT (Restoration of Appearance & Function Trust). Whilst I’m hoping bad running shoes means I won’t suffer from de-feet (😉), I must admit I’m a bit nervous to be attempting to tick the marathon off the bucket list as my usual 90 minute weekly footy match won’t quite cut the mustard in terms of training on this occasion. Time to ramp the training up a notch!
I really appreciate all your support and would be most grateful for any donations you feel you can make.
Any donation however small, will be very gratefully received.
Thank you.
Olly
https://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/oliver-jacobs-SAVMLMBONDS333-2020-215615
Tara Greaves
When I signed up for this last year the longest distance I’d archived was 6 miles….
It never crossed my mind that I’d be given this amazing opportunity, let alone have the confidence in myself to take it on!
After last year’s disappointment of having to miss the London marathon, it was amazing to do my first ever marathon 26.2 miles around my home town in the torrential October rain!!.
Fingers crossed This year it’ll go ahead & I’ll to be running the London, 2021 marathon and raising money for a medical research charity called RAFT.
I am very grateful for any donations made! Thank you
https://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/tara-greaves-SAVMLMBONDS333-2020-228220
Zoe Willis
I started running regularly after having my second child – fitness and some time to myself being the motivators! Having run a few half marathons, I am excited and terrified to be taking on the challenge of a marathon! To run the London marathon is a dream and I am delighted to be raising money for RAFT. I will do my best to get across that finish line!!
Rob Jenkins
