Local Hospice Care charity Phyllis Tuckwell would like to say a huge thank you and good luck to everyone who is supporting it by taking part in this year’s London Marathon!

21 runners are taking part in the 2024 London Marathon in aid of Phyllis Tuckwell, which provides supportive and end of life care for local patients and families living with an advanced or terminal illness, such as cancer.  Every day it supports over 250 patients, relatives and carers, through medical and nursing care, therapies, counselling, social work advice and practical support, but as the NHS/Government usually only covers about 20% of its costs, it has to raise over £25,000 a day to do this.

“We’d like to thank everyone who has chosen to run the London Marathon to raise money to help fund our care, and all those who have sponsored and supported them,” said Fiona Chapman, events fundraiser at Phyllis Tuckwell. “We know how many months of really tough training you all put into preparing for this day, and we’re so grateful for your dedication and commitment. We wish you all the very best of luck and we’re looking forward to cheering you on!”