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London Marathon for Demelza

TCS London Marathon 2027

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Update

Sunday 11th Oct
Hi everyone! 👋
​Time for a London Marathon training update!
​It’s been a fantastic few weeks of progress:
🏃‍♂️ Hit a new Parkrun PB at Bedgebury last week!
⏱️ Ran my fastest Half Marathon today, knocking 9 minutes off my previous PB!
🏋️‍♂️ Right on track with my weight loss target.
💷 Reached £1,800 in fundraising!
​A huge thank you to Ann Anderson for organizing a fantastic raffle and quiz to help boost the total.
​Special shoutouts to Simon at PB Runners for the running coaching and support, and Guy at Barn Gym for keeping me fit and strong over the years.
​I’m running to raise money for the incredible charity Demelza. Thank you so much to everyone who has sponsored me so far! If you haven't had a chance yet and would like to support, any contribution means the world. Link below:
​Thank you!
Carl
​#LondonMarathon #Demelzacharity #pbrunner  #BarnGym #BedgeburyParkrun #MarathonTraining
 

First half marathon in Training

Sunday 13th Sep

First half marathon of my London Marathon prep is in the books! 🏃‍♂️ Great run, amazing day, and so good to catch up with Lucy—a Demelza trustee who run London herself!

Fitness is building, weight is coming off, and the Hampton Court Half is up next month. Step by step, all heading toward running the London Marathon 2027 for Demelza. ❤️

#hamptoncourthalf #LondonMarathon2027 #demelza #bewlwaterhalf


Why I am doing it.

Monday 29th Jun

​Demelza delivers extraordinary care to extraordinary children who are facing serious or life-limiting conditions throughout Kent, South East London, and East Sussex. We are here for them and their families with expert clinical, emotional, and practical support at every step from first diagnosis and for as long as we are needed. When they need us most, we will be there to reassure, to guide, and to care—standing by their side when they feel isolated, helping to create joy in family life during challenging times, and making precious memories. Demelza believes in care that doesn't back down.

​Taking on the marathon for Demelza is more than just a race; it is the challenge of a lifetime for me. Pushing my body through 26 miles is a daunting physical and mental hurdle, but the motivation behind every step makes it secondary to the cause. I have always felt a deep pull to support a children’s hospice because I believe every child deserves the chance to experience joy, comfort, and "making memories," regardless of the hand they’ve been dealt. While the training will be grueling and the distance will test my limits like nothing else has, knowing that the funds raised will provide expert clinical care and emotional support to families facing their darkest hours is what will carry me across the finish line.

​Although I don’t have children of my own, my world is filled with the laughter and energy of my nieces and nephews. Watching them grow and play reminds me daily of how precious—and fragile—childhood truly is. It breaks my heart to think of any child being denied those simple moments of play or any family struggling to cope with a life-limiting condition without a safety net. Running for Demelza is my way of honoring the love I have for the children in my life—Clemmie, Otto, Verity, Alfie, and Emelia. This isn't just about personal achievement; it’s about ensuring that Demelza can continue to be a light for extraordinary children and their families when they need it most.

Thank you to my Sponsors

£250

Jane Gilbey

Good Luck

£240

Kendall Lodge Residents

Raffle and quiz night

£100

Stephen & Helen J

Well done Carl Stephen & Helen J

£100

C Clay

£50

Anonymous

£50

Sarah Cooper

Well done Carl - great charity 😊

£50

Simon Kennedy

Good Luck Carl. Hope the traning goes well.

£50

Wendy Croucher

Thank goodness it’s not fairy wings x

£40

Maddie Williams

Good luck carl

£35

Amy Ely

No going back now...only forwards. One foot in front of the other. You will smash it!!!

£30

Sarah Pearse

Good luck!

£30

Caroline

£30

Tony Harris

Good luck mate, go smash it

£30

Jan Tomalin

Bravo Carl! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

£30

Mrs Bradley

Good luck

£30

Francis Grimes

Wishing you all the best Francis and John

£30

Abigail Rowsell

Good luck! Abi x

£30

Simon Dudson

Good luck Carl

£30

Jane Greensted

Good luck Carl So proud of you Jane

£30

Emma Edmunds

£30

Clemmie And Otto

Go go go Cuncle Carl!

£30

Lucy Harvey

Amazing effort! Will be cheering you on all the way!

£30

Liam Young

Smash it mate, major respect to you for doing this 👏

£25

Caroline Newey

Best of luck Carl!

£25

Zoe Weeks

Good luck

£25

Derek Mansell

Good luck, Carl!

£25

Rita Best

Good luck fantastic

£25

Elizabeth Denning

Good luck

£20

Mrsl Collins

Good luck

£20

Ghent

Good luck, great cause.

£20

Susan Kent

Good luck. Such a worthy charity. Thank you.

£20

Liz Warburton

£20

Nicola Gaffney

Good luck - a brilliant cause

£20

Craine

Good luck carl

£20

Ann Anderson

My monthly donation, good luck with training!

£20

Ross Kingsnorth

You’ve got this champ. All the best! Ross, Nat and Archie

£20

Ann Anderson

Well done Carl this is such an amazing charity. Good luck

£15

David Scott

Thanks for telling me and many thanks for doing this

£15

Philippa Horton

£15

Suzanne Jeffers

£15

Georgina Brown

£15

Jacquie Cunningham

Good luck

£10

Nicole Homewood

Good luck Carl !

£10

Mrs Fulham

£10

Carl Anderson

£10

Susan Tonkin

Good luck, great cause.

£10

Neil Andrews

💪🏻

£10

Karl Hammond

£5

Mrs Bayley

Good luck

£5

Satah-jane (chapmans Mews, Five Ashes)

Good luck Carl! Remember to keep up with your strength sessions during your training. Go smash it! 🙌🏼

£5

Angharad Davies

£4.08

Carl Anderson

£1

Carl Anderson