Thousands Run London Marathon in Memory of Loved Ones, Fundraise for Charities

Multiple participants completed the London Marathon to honor loved ones and raise funds for health-related charities. Adam Smith ran in support of Sue Ryder following his father's death from heart disease and multiple sclerosis, expressing gratitude for the hospice care his family received. Robbie Laidlaw finished the race to support the British Heart Foundation, motivated by his one-year-old son Gray's congenital heart defect and upcoming surgery, aiming to fund research for children with similar conditions. Nathan Mortimer ran in memory of his friend Chris Murray, who died suddenly from cardiac arrest, joining others to raise awareness and funds for heart research. James Watt, co-founder of BrewDog, completed the marathon in memory of his father and a friend, both lost to pancreatic cancer, raising thousands for Pancreatic Cancer UK and overcoming personal injury to finish the race. Many runners described the emotional atmosphere, community support, and their determination to make a difference through their efforts.