London Marathon for my 40th
Callum O'Driscoll
My Story
Why I'm Running the 2026 London Marathon for Regain
In April 2026, just 11 days before I turn 40, I’ll be running the London Marathon for Regain Sports Charity, the UK’s only charity dedicated to supporting people who have become tetraplegic through sport.
This challenge for me is about championing those who’ve had their lives transformed by injury, and ensuring they get the chance to rebuild with strength, independence, and dignity.
When I was young, a blind family member competed for Great Britain as a water skier. He taught me to water ski, and I had the privilege of helping teach many disabled groups over the years. That early exposure showed me how courage, combined with the right support, can turn limitations into possibilities.
In 2019, through my work, I had the privilage to join Regain on a cycling challenge through Kenya. Alongside 57 other riders, including 7 tetraplegic supporters and beneficiaries of Regain, I witnessed first-hand the incredible impact this charity has. Watching those riders take on the same brutal terrain with adapted bikes, determination, and sheer grit was unforgettable. It wasn’t just inspiring, it was humbling. It showed me how vital Regain’s support is, from adaptive equipment to building a community that empowers people to push forward.
So this marathon is more than 26.2 miles. It’s a way for me to give back, to raise funds that will help more people rebuild, reconnect, and reclaim their lives through sport.
Thank you for supporting me, and for supporting Regain.
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Target
£1,000
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Raised so far
£928
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Number of donors
37
My Story
Why I'm Running the 2026 London Marathon for Regain
In April 2026, just 11 days before I turn 40, I’ll be running the London Marathon for Regain Sports Charity, the UK’s only charity dedicated to supporting people who have become tetraplegic through sport.
This challenge for me is about championing those who’ve had their lives transformed by injury, and ensuring they get the chance to rebuild with strength, independence, and dignity.
When I was young, a blind family member competed for Great Britain as a water skier. He taught me to water ski, and I had the privilege of helping teach many disabled groups over the years. That early exposure showed me how courage, combined with the right support, can turn limitations into possibilities.
In 2019, through my work, I had the privilage to join Regain on a cycling challenge through Kenya. Alongside 57 other riders, including 7 tetraplegic supporters and beneficiaries of Regain, I witnessed first-hand the incredible impact this charity has. Watching those riders take on the same brutal terrain with adapted bikes, determination, and sheer grit was unforgettable. It wasn’t just inspiring, it was humbling. It showed me how vital Regain’s support is, from adaptive equipment to building a community that empowers people to push forward.
So this marathon is more than 26.2 miles. It’s a way for me to give back, to raise funds that will help more people rebuild, reconnect, and reclaim their lives through sport.
Thank you for supporting me, and for supporting Regain.
