Havens hospices runners raise more than £132,000 at London Marathon
The "Team Havens" runners proudly ran the 26.2 miles on Sunday, April 27, raising £132,000 for Havens hospices.
The charity, which has two hospices, Fair Havens and Little Havens, relies on fundraising from events like the London Marathon to continue providing specialist care and support to people in the community with incurable conditions.
Liz, all the way from Texas to take part in London Marathon 2025 (Image: Havens hospices)
Among the runners was Jenna Venables, Havens hospices' clinical lead physiotherapist, who took part in the event for a third time. .
She said after the race: "This race was the hardest of the three by far, the heat really got to me, but I did it and I'm proud.
"Each day at work, I'm inspired by the amazing people I support and their families, and that's what got me around those 26.2 miles."
Jenna with her medal at the London Marathon (Image: Havens hospices)
Scott at the London Marathon 2025 (Image: Havens hospices)
Havens hospices is set to open applications for its London Marathon 2026 charity places soon, following the result of the public ballot which is now open for registrations.
The deadline to apply for the ballot is May 2, 2025.
Susie May, challenge fundraiser at Havens hospices, added: "We're incredibly proud of every single member of Team Havens.
"Completing 26.2 miles is no small feat, and their dedication, passion, and perseverance mean the world to everyone at the charity.
Taylor completed the London Marathon (Image: Havens hospices)
Natalie running the London Marathon (Image: Havens hospices)
"The warm weather on marathon day made the challenge even tougher, but our runners rose to the occasion and powered through.
"We were there cheering them on at every stage of the route—it was truly inspiring to watch.
"We must raise more than £207,000 each week to be there for everyone who needs us and we can't thank our supporters enough for helping us continue 'Making every day count' for our local community."
Keith after running the London Marathon (Image: Havens hospices)
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