A Son's Tribute: Running London Marathon for Macmillan Legacy Friday, April 25, 2025 tribute marathon macmillan legacy charity family fundraiser connection honour support A man from South Downes is gearing up to participate in the London Marathon, dedicating his run to his mother, Margaret, who devoted her life to charitable causes and had a personal link to Macmillan Cancer Support founder, … Read More
A son's 12 marathons in 12 months for his late mother Saturday, April 19, 2025 son marathon mother pancreatic cancer fundraiser awareness uk tribute charity Peter Dunlop, a Somerset man, faced the devastating news of his mother’s pancreatic cancer diagnosis while living in New Zealand. Despite being offered settled status in the country, Peter and his wife chose to return … Read More
Widow of late Bridgwater cricket player to tackle London marathon Tuesday, April 15, 2025 marathon fundraising meningitis bridgwater cricket tribute josh vickery london widow community Jessica Vickery, the widow of a beloved Bridgwater cricket player who tragically passed away in 2021, is all set to take on the London Marathon in support of the charity Meningitis Now. Her late husband, Josh Vickery, was a … Read More
Honoring Mark: Suzanne's Heartfelt Canal Walk Tuesday, April 15, 2025 tribute marathon charity walk memory hospital fundraiser support community healthcare Suzanne Hunt is lacing up her shoes on Saturday, May 17, to take part in the Walk of Life, a charity event along the Kennet and Avon Canal. This annual walk, organized by RUHX, the official NHS charity of the Royal United … Read More
Stroke survivor conquers 12-hour gaming challenge Friday, August 30, 2024 stroke survivor gaming marathon fundraising resilience rehabilitation disability awareness support Steve D’Arcy, a stroke survivor from Yeovil, is embarking on a sponsored gaming marathon to raise funds for the Stroke Association. Despite losing the use of his right side due to a severe stroke, Steve is demonstrating his … Read More
Somerset Coastal Festival Introduces Two New Marathons Tuesday, August 20, 2024 somerset festival coastline marathon ultra-marathon tourism events outdoor somerset council edf energy The Somerset and Exmoor Coastal Festival recently returned for its second year, offering a diverse range of activities designed to showcase the county’s stunning coastline. With the aim of boosting tourism and … Read More