I'm running to help save lives in London
My Story:
On Sunday 30th July 2023, My Brother George was tragically hit by a speeding motorist.
Within minutes, the air ambulance arrived and worked their hardest on him before he was transferred to the critical care unit at Kings College London.
With a continuous list of life-threatening injuries, we didn’t leave his side. For anyone who knew him, his body was the definition of a temple. His body fought and fought until it was time to say ‘let go’.
Our cheeky, kind, funny, gorgeous George passed away on Saturday 5th August 2023 at 9:41 pm. 26 years just wasn’t long enough. Always the hero in life, he has given future life to four people, which we hope to find some comfort in down the line.
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On the 5th January, we were invited to the home of London's Air Ambulance. This service is offered to families to meet the team who were there at the scene and hear the treatment given on the night.
We met with John (Doctor) and Johnny (Specialist Paramedic) who treated George. Although listening to George’s injuries was harrowing and upsetting, it gave us some clarity as to what actually happened on the night. Others looking on would say George was just another patient to John and Johnny, but we would now argue he most definitely was not. They showed us how they cared, their dedication and compassion, which we will be forever grateful for. They did everything they could to try and save George which gave us, family and friends more time to say our goodbyes. We will always be thankful for this
and will never forget them.
We learnt so much about the incredible service and rapid medical care, only they can provide.
Their role is to get their advanced trauma team to a patient’s side as quickly and as safely as possible, so that they can provide the complex care patients would get in hospital, at the scene. They can provide procedures such as; open heart surgery and blood transfusions etc.
In 2024, the helicopters need replacing, which will cost £15 million. 96% of their income is from charitable donations and without our support, they can’t raise the money. This is why we want to raise as much money as possible for London's Air Ambulance 🩵
I will be taking part in the TCS London Marathon 2023 running with the London's Air Ambulance Charity Team. Please give what you can to help save lives in London.
Thank you to my Sponsors
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Julia Drew
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Tom Hunt
Well done Charlie & Grace, so proud of you both. Love Tom & Megan x
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Jake Albon
Great work mate, hope you've recovered!
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Liz /paul Burwood
Well done Charlie & Grace, fantastic accomplishment 🩵
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John Archer
Well done Charlie &grace propper job!!george will be of you both luv auntie Shirley &uncle John xx
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Anonymous
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Andrew Dewhirst
Well done, great effort Andrew and Sharon
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Aaron Thorogood
Well done mate, great cause
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Wes Bishop
Huge congrats on completing the marathon. Fantastic achievement for a great cause.
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Pat Ravenhall
Well done mate! Proud of your achievement!
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June & Lynn Felton
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Henry James
Well done mate
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Jonathan, Ria & Oliver Deboise
Well done Charlie, massive achievement and much needed funds for the air ambulance x
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Hannah H
Great cause -well done C & G!
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Chris Norman
Well done guys!!!
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Gareth Tillbrook
What a shift Charlie, you should be incredibly proud of yourself.
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Carol Roberts
Good Luck Charlie and Grace 🩵 sending you both lots and lots of love xx💖💙
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Andy & Shannen
Good luck today Charlie, make George Proud!
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Tanya Luzmoor
Good luck today.
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Ben & Alba
Good luck today mate! You and Grace will smash it!!
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Max Lawrence
Good luck mate !
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Annette Freear
Wishing you and Grace the best of luck for today’s run 🍀
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Glee
Good luck gaffa xx
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Angela Brown
Good luck today Charlie! 🩵 Angela and Adrian xx
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Lauren Jones
Good luck Char, this is such an amazing achievement! Couldn’t be prouder of you, and know George couldn’t either, he will be with you every step! See you at the finish line! Lots of love, Lauren xxx
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Steve Casey
Hi guys go !
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Tom Porter
Good Luck Mate x
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Ella Jones🩵
Good Luck Charlie! We will be cheering you on🩵
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Caroline & Richard
Good Luck Charlie & Grace. You are truly amazing to be doing this.🩵 George will be with you every step of the way🩵🩵.Lots of love Caroline & Richard xxx
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Deni & George Xx
Good luck 💙💙 xx
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Val & Dave Sharpe
Good luck Charlie & Grace you are both so amazing, We will be cheering you on . Love The Sharpe family xx🩵🩵
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Nick Ebdon
Good luck Charlie
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Anthonisz Family.
Good luck Charlie and Grace 🩵🩵🩵 Love from Helen Mark Jack and Katie-Rose xxx
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Joanne Jones
Amazing Charlie! What a proud moment. George will be running with you xx Love Jo and Steve xxx
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Lorraine Batley
Best of luck to you Charlie and Grace 🩵
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Lauren & Ed Xx
So proud for everything you are doing, will be with you along the way and so will George xxx
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Eloise Mahoney
Good luck Charlie! You’ve got this ❤️
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Leanne Neary
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Amy H
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Karen Wheeler
Good luck and keep smiling
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Bethany & Jamie
Good luck Charlie! George would be incredibly proud of you for doing this. 🩵
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James Mcnicol
Run well man… you won’t need more motivation than you have already.
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Andrew Cooley
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Hugo Knight
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Tom Hutchsion
Go smash it bud
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Fran & Johnny 🩵
Charlie & Grace We are so proud of you. We will be cheering you on from Spain 🩵 George will be watching over you smiling his cheeky smile xxxx
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Tiona Devereaux
Best of luck Charlie!
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Graeme Brett
Best Of Luck Mate!
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Dave Jenn
Go and smash it Charlie. Brilliant work.
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Jasper Ramsey
Good Luck!
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Dave Leese
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Chris Checketts
Good luck!
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Calvin Pang
Good Luck mate. Go and smash it!
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Chris Taylor
Good luck Charlie, smash it mate
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James Crossley
Good luck Charlie!
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Matt E
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Megs & Mark
Good Luck Charlie and Grace!! You are amazing! Love The Mulvany’s xxx
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Charlie L
Best of luck Charlie, judging by the route you can nip into the office after 23 miles for a breather...!
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Luke Wilkie
Good luck mate!
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Thomas Warburton
Good luck mate
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Alex & Sam
Good luck Charlie and Grace!! 🏃🏃♀️💙
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Tom
Good luck Charlie 🩵
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Diane & Neil
Good luck Charlie
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Karolina Peistaraite
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Darren Yeung
Top man for doing this. Good luck with the Marathon mate!
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Nicola
Good lunch charlie and Grace xxx
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Ben Hunt
Well done both of you very proud and so George would of been x
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Nicole Drew
So proud of you both!!! You’re going to smash it💪🏼 xx
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Louise & Stuart
Good luck, we are sure you will smash it! X
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Nan & Grandad
Good luck Charlie & Grace we’re very proud of you. We’re sure George will be with you all the way! Love you lots Nan & Grandad xxxx
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Michelle Mcglasson
Good luck Charlie & Grace. George would be so proud of you. We will be cheering and supporting you along the way. Xxx
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Christopher Chrysostomou
Good luck mate you’ve got this, for the best cause too ❤️
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Charlotte Casey
Good luck Charlie and Grace - you are both incredible! He’ll be with you every step of the way. All my love xxx
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Karen Mann
Good luck,
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Meyrem Ludlow
Good luck Charlie. Super proud of you all. 🙏🏽👌🏽
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Jayne Liasi
Good luck sweetheart You can do this Charlie All the Liasi family are behind you We love you 🥰
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Urecruit / Chay/ Jane And Cyd X
He’d be so so proud of you mate. You’ll both smash it. Training is fun…. Not …but your first beer after the race will be the best ever !!
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Denise Lumsden
Go Charlie… George will be with you every step of the way bursting with pride… an amazing cause!!
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Matthew & Charlotte Deboise
You’ve got this! You’re doing it for such an amazing cause. Lots of love Matthew & Charlotte xxx
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Chloe & Sam
To the both of you, love from Chloe and Sam. You’ve got this and we will be cheering you on every step of the way!
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Angela & Gary Casey
So proud of you for taking on the challenge Charlie. George will have a big smile on his face that he’s finally got you running. He will be with you every step of the way 🩵 love you Mum & Dad xx
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G Pempestios
Good luck 👏🏼👏🏼
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Anne
Amazing Charlie. Such a tough challenge but a fabulous cause. Will be cheering you on xx
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Amy Hunt
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Daisy Bongart
Well done Charlie you will smash it! He would be so very proud x
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Ellie Casey
Good luck Charlie! George will be with you every step of the way 🩵
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Jack Palmer
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Casey Fowler
Good luck Charlie
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Georgina Elias
You’re going to absolutely smash it!💙
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Alexis
Cheering you all on, all the way! X
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Michael Christopher Mahoney
What a fantastic thing to do in Georges memory. We will all be on the route to cheer you on.
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Michael Hadjinicolaou
GO ON Chazz!! Lots of love mate xx
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Grace Mahoney
Well done Charlie! I know we will smash it! xx
Congratulations Charlie & Grace, what an amazing achievement! All so proud of you both! 🩵 The Drew’s x