2026 TCS London Marathon Registrations - Charity Place
Katriona Grimes
My Story
I'm excited (and extremely nervous) to share that I’ll be running the 2026 London Marathon.
I’m taking on this challenge in loving memory of Josh - someone who meant alot to me, and who we lost far too soon. Josh was kind, funny, and full of love and his absence is felt every single day.
Josh enjoyed running. It was his way of clearing his head and pressing pause. He’d often ask me to go on runs with him, and I’ll be honest - 90% of the time, I said no. I never thought I’d be the one lacing up my shoes. But now, I’m running for him, to honour his memory and carry him with me every step of the way.
I’m proud to be running in support of Samaritans, a charity that offers a lifeline to people who are struggling. Their work is close to my heart, and I’m so grateful for the support they provide - not only to those who are in crisis, but also to the people left behind.
I’m no runner, but I’m ready to take on this challenge for such a great cause. I’ll be starting my training from scratch and sharing the highs, lows, and everything in between with you all along the way. I’m planning to host a fundraising event in due course - more details to come!
Any support is much appreciated - whether it's a small donation or just sharing this around.
Let’s do this for Josh 💚
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Target
£2,500
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Raised so far
£3,720
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Number of donors
55
My Story
I'm excited (and extremely nervous) to share that I’ll be running the 2026 London Marathon.
I’m taking on this challenge in loving memory of Josh - someone who meant alot to me, and who we lost far too soon. Josh was kind, funny, and full of love and his absence is felt every single day.
Josh enjoyed running. It was his way of clearing his head and pressing pause. He’d often ask me to go on runs with him, and I’ll be honest - 90% of the time, I said no. I never thought I’d be the one lacing up my shoes. But now, I’m running for him, to honour his memory and carry him with me every step of the way.
I’m proud to be running in support of Samaritans, a charity that offers a lifeline to people who are struggling. Their work is close to my heart, and I’m so grateful for the support they provide - not only to those who are in crisis, but also to the people left behind.
I’m no runner, but I’m ready to take on this challenge for such a great cause. I’ll be starting my training from scratch and sharing the highs, lows, and everything in between with you all along the way. I’m planning to host a fundraising event in due course - more details to come!
Any support is much appreciated - whether it's a small donation or just sharing this around.
Let’s do this for Josh 💚
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