Meet our runners

Jenson, Aldershot: "Starlight ... kept me positive during my treatment."

Why run the London Marathon for Starlight?

I had cancer as a young teen and Starlight were one of the charities that kept me positive during my treatment.

How are you feeling with only weeks to go?

Nervous but excited. I really want a good time but preventing injuries is the most important thing to stay on top of during training.

What are your tips for achieving your fundraising target?

  1. Get involved in your local community. When I fundraised at my local Parkrun, I was overwhelmed by the kindness of fellow runners and volunteers.
  2. Create incentive for donors. For example raffles, lotteries, rewards in exchange for larger donations.
  3. Have rich friends and family haha!