Between them, they hope to raise a minimum total sum of £20,000!
Among those running is Nicola Catling from Bedford. This will be Nicola’s first marathon, and she is running it in memory of daughter Mila. Mila died aged 13 months in 2022 and was cared for by Keech. Nicola says:
“Mila went through so much pain, hospital appointments and procedures in such a short space of time but continued to smile and light up our lives. I’m sure I can go through 26.2 miles of pain for her!
“I received a place for the 2023 London Marathon through Keech but fell pregnant a week before. I feel like 2025 is the perfect time to take on this big challenge mentally and physically and raise as much awareness and money for the hospice as possible.”
Andy Selemba from Luton is also taking on the 26.2-mile challenge — for the sixth time! Andy says:
“Keech Hospice is a charity close to my heart, not only because I live in Luton, but also because my mother-in-law was in the hospice’s care during her fight against cancer. I have seen first-hand the love and care given to the people who stay with Keech and I’m keen to support a local charity.”
We’re so thankful to all our runners, and as some of the Keech team have run the London Marathon themselves before, we never underestimate what a challenge it is, the training involved and how much resolve it takes to stay motivated.
Without the commitment and dedication of our supporters — not just those who run the London Marathon, but anyone who chooses to give to Keech — we wouldn’t be able to continue the vital work we do. It is thanks to them that we can be here for people when they need us most.
To show your support for Andy, Nicola or any of the marathon team running for Keech, please donate whatever you can afford here. It all counts!