London Marathon 2025

Thank you for visiting my GiveStar fundraising page and because I work for the brilliant Benefact Group, any donation you are able to make will be matched and therefore doubled - how good is that?!

I've long had my eye on this iconic event because in 1985 my Dad, Dave Lynes, ran his first London Marathon. I found his finishing time and position via a race search which is posted above. 40 years later, I'll be following in his footsteps.. Sadly Dad passed away from cancer in 2007 but he'll be providing me with all the inspiration I need to get round..

I'm running for two charities and with your support can raise some much needed and welcome funds. 

Farleigh Hospice provided fantastic support to Dad, Mum and the whole

family in his last weeks and we're forever grateful to them. 

The Daniel Spargo-Mabbs Foundation was set up in his memory after Daniel tragically died aged 16 at a friend's party after taking an ecstasy pill. His mum and dad, Fiona and Tim have been an absolute inspiration in helping other young people and their families by working with schools to provide better drugs and alcohol education. 

Thanks again for your support, it means a lot and whatever you can give will be doubled, helping both charities enormously. 

Love,

Paul xx