Four Runners, 26.2 Miles, One Incredible Cause

The streets of London were packed with cheering crowds, as our four incredible runners took on the world-famous London Marathon in support of the North Wales Cancer Appeal.

Flying the flag — quite literally — in bright green charity shirts proudly displaying the charity logo and the Welsh flag, Meg Staveley, Maddie Day, Abdul Pasha and Rob Thomas took on the 26.2-mile challenge with determination and grit.

What an achievement it was.

• Abdul Pasha stormed home in an astonishing 3:24:53, earning himself a well-deserved Personal Best - having completed the Paris Marathon two weeks before.
• Rob Thomas crossed the line in a fantastic 3:51:48, proving that months of training, and early mornings paid off.
• Maddie Day completed the course in an incredible 5:03:32, showing tremendous resilience and determination every step of the way.
• Meg Staveley finished strongly in 5:14:04, completing the iconic marathon, with a smile and an even bigger achievement.

Together, the four runners have already raised more than £10,000 for the North Wales Cancer Appeal — with donations still continuing to come in.

That remarkable total will help support cancer services and patient care across North Wales, making a real difference to local people and families affected by cancer.

While the finish times are impressive, perhaps even more impressive is the commitment it takes to train through dark mornings, sore legs, endless miles, and the emotional rollercoaster of convincing yourself that “running 26.2 miles on a Sunday sounds fun.”

Everyone at the North Wales Cancer Appeal would like to say a huge thank you to Meg, Maddie, Abdul and Rob for their incredible efforts, dedication and fundraising support. We are immensely proud of all four runners and grateful to everyone who has donated and cheered them on along the way.

Congratulations to you all.