London Marathon in Memory of Andrew Jacobs and in support of Cardiomyopathy UK
Rob Jacobs
My Story
As some of you may already know I am running the London Marathon on 26th April 2026 in loving memory of my amazing dad, Andrew Jacobs. He passed away suddenly in July 2024, having just been diagnosed with cardiomyopathy. He was an incredible person, and this is my way of honouring him while also supporting a cause that means so much to my family and I.
Dad loved his sports, including rugby, cricket, football and athletics, and we've shared many special memories watching together. He was also always incredibly encouraging of all four of his children participating in sport and he travelled widely to support us all. Those of you who knew Dad well will know that, despite being a sporting fanatic, he was never a fitness freak or a gym goer. Hence, it may surprise some of you that he did complete the Peterborough half marathon twice for charity and I do have photographic evidence of at least one of those occasions!
I am honoured to be following in his footsteps, and with your support I will complete the London Marathon in his memory while raising money to support the amazing charity of Cardiomyopathy UK.
Cardiomyopathy is a disease of the heart muscle affecting around 1 in 250 people in the UK, including babies, children and adults. More research is urgently needed to improve diagnosis, treatment and outcomes. It is also the leading cause of sudden cardiac death in under 35-year-olds, due largely to a lack of awareness and diagnosis. Cardiomyopathy UK is the only specialist UK charity providing support, raising awareness and campaigning for better care for individuals and families affected by cardiomyopathy. Their work is funded entirely by donations, so I would be hugely grateful if you could please sponsor me and help raise money for a cause that’s important to me and many others affected by this life-changing but little-known condition. Every penny really does count!
Every mile I run is for my dad, and every donation will help fund vital research that could save lives in the future. Thank you so much for your support!
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Target
£10K
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Raised so far
£12.4K
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Number of donors
264
My Story
As some of you may already know I am running the London Marathon on 26th April 2026 in loving memory of my amazing dad, Andrew Jacobs. He passed away suddenly in July 2024, having just been diagnosed with cardiomyopathy. He was an incredible person, and this is my way of honouring him while also supporting a cause that means so much to my family and I.
Dad loved his sports, including rugby, cricket, football and athletics, and we've shared many special memories watching together. He was also always incredibly encouraging of all four of his children participating in sport and he travelled widely to support us all. Those of you who knew Dad well will know that, despite being a sporting fanatic, he was never a fitness freak or a gym goer. Hence, it may surprise some of you that he did complete the Peterborough half marathon twice for charity and I do have photographic evidence of at least one of those occasions!
I am honoured to be following in his footsteps, and with your support I will complete the London Marathon in his memory while raising money to support the amazing charity of Cardiomyopathy UK.
Cardiomyopathy is a disease of the heart muscle affecting around 1 in 250 people in the UK, including babies, children and adults. More research is urgently needed to improve diagnosis, treatment and outcomes. It is also the leading cause of sudden cardiac death in under 35-year-olds, due largely to a lack of awareness and diagnosis. Cardiomyopathy UK is the only specialist UK charity providing support, raising awareness and campaigning for better care for individuals and families affected by cardiomyopathy. Their work is funded entirely by donations, so I would be hugely grateful if you could please sponsor me and help raise money for a cause that’s important to me and many others affected by this life-changing but little-known condition. Every penny really does count!
Every mile I run is for my dad, and every donation will help fund vital research that could save lives in the future. Thank you so much for your support!
