I'm running to help save lives in London
‘’5km is the furthest I’ve ever run, I’m not sure a marathon is for me.…’’
This was my response last year when asked about the Marathon; and yet here I am asking for your donations. It’s good to know I don’t cave to peer pressure; as a father to 3 young children I’m sure this will fare me well in the future….
Truth be told, I’ve always had a great reason to run and for a cause that’s very personal to me and my family, but have needed the push to sign up and commit. I’m very proud to say that in April I will be running for The London Air Ambulance.
In 2016 I fractured my skull playing rugby. The London's Air Ambulance were called, and thanks to their speedy response the onboard doctor put me in an induced coma which slowed the swelling of my brain.
I was then taken to St George’s hospital in Tooting for an MRI and spent the next 24 hours in a coma. Just 4 days later I was released and sent home. What followed was a month of headaches, short term memory loss (or so I’m told by Mrs C) and trips back to hospital for assessments, including a check on my mental health.
I’ve no recollection of the match itself and have been fortunate not to have suffered any mental trauma as a result of my injury. My only reminder is the small(ish) scar I have on my head, which as long as I don’t go bald like my Dad, my Grandfather and all the other men in my family, should remain hidden in my hairline forever – thank goodness!
Regardless, I’m always reminded that Soraya was on the side line that Saturday, heavily pregnant with Lily (our first), and it goes without saying that life for us all would have looked drastically different without the lifesaving support of The London's Air Ambulance.
I’ve dug out some pictures from around the time of the accident which I hope will give you all a good incite into the day.
I would be very grateful if you would make a donation to my page and help me to reach my target. In the meantime I’m going to get started on my new ’16 week running program’ which is doing a great job of ruining my usual Sundays on the beach here in Bermuda….
Thanks so much.
George
Thank you to my Sponsors
£10.40
Tilly Thomas
£31.20
Tracey Thomas
Wishing you all the best George
£20.80
Stu Lunn
Awesome effort big lad! Enjoy it!
£10.40
Cash From Jo And Mike At Fircroft
£26
Michael Hunt
Good luck Big Boy
£100
Mick And Bridget
£52
Erik Armellino
I don't buy it, you look like a born runner. Definitely a born survivor. You've got one goal ticked off, now it's time to leave the old man and your brother in your dust. Wishing you the very best of luck George.
£52
Giselle Yeung
Go-go-George! Best of luck on your marathon! Wishing you all the best from Bermuda.
£482
Aspen Bermuda Limited
£31.20
Adam Barboza
£320
Various Cash Donations
£135.20
Ben, Lisa And Ella Savill
Went a bit early on the commit button - this is the top up for what we meant to donate in the first place
£20.80
Ben, Lisa And Ella Savill
Fantastic effort G Force. Love from the Sava-lattes.
£104
Robert Cunningham
£31.20
Sarah Searle
Go George Go !!! for a truly excellent charity - will be cheering you all the way 👍 🏃🏽♂️
£31.20
Mrs P
Good luck George, have a great run.
£52
Saadia Savory
£55
Shock N Lust
£52
Charlie Bateson
Go well!
£31.20
Carlie Peniston
£50
Jack Corbett
Go on G!!!!!! Can’t wait to cheer you on from the sidelines. This is truly epic, so pumped for you! Big love!
£52
Simon Inzani
Run Forrest!
£31.20
Deborah Nicholas
Good luck George don’t forget to buy some plasters! Lots of love Aunty D xx
£52
Fred Foxley
Great to see you putting in the hard yards on the track! Best of luck out there & embrace the experience! Enjoy!
£50
Annabel De Grouchy
Great cause and know you will do absolutely amazing! Good Luck G
£208
Zac Clammer
Good luck Geoge. I'm in for a D&C donation of an additional $20 for every minute below 4:30.
£156
Andrew Carl Feldman Iv
Donating so I don't have to hear from you again:) Good luck!
£54.08
Duncan Bryden
Good luck, George! You've trained so much I know you'll smash it! And if you beat me on May 24th I'll double this. Best wishes, Duncan, Amy, Emeline & Margot
£52
Kurt Larsen
Good luck!!
£50
Edward Beckwith
Good luck big fella... I'll double it if you wear a Borat Mankini ..
£20.80
Karen Cullen
Good luck X
£50
Stephen Davey
Go for it George!
£50
Nicola Mellor
Go you! Amazing cause. So excited for you to experience LM, it's the best!
£52
Anneka Phakey
Goood luck and all the very best!!! I’ll find you somewhere along the trail with a banana to chuck at you haha!
£52
Matt Harkins
£52
Stephen Flaherty
Run like the wind...
£31.20
Livy Searle
Good luck George, I have no doubt you will smash it :) Xxx
£52
Shakhai Trott
Jog on, Treacle!
£100
Michael Brooks
Good Luck
£104
Vasilis Bikakis
Good luck, George!
£104
Lucy C
Well done, GC! This is amazing.
£20.80
Eric Bill
£104
Bryant Trew
Holy cow, Mate. I knew about the hit, but your pictures paint a far more serious story. This explains so much now :-P Well, this certainly adds new meaning to "running for your life"!
£50
Scott Gemmell
Good luck George! I always say the London Marathon was the worst day of my life, but after reading your story there it will be a walk in the park for you! Hope you win it :)
£20.80
Jaylen Bean
£104
Darren Cann
£52
Felix Cofie
Best of luck GC!!
£52
Patrick Searle
Great charity & good luck with the training program! Already imagining some Rocky beach running vibes!
£50
Stephen Morton
Good reason, good charity, good luck. Smash it George
£50
Joshua Allen
£104
Gavin Corbett
Well done George! I will never forget that day on the sidelines with Soraya or the extraordinary people who helped in so many ways. Go for it boy! Love ya!!!
£52
Jill Corbett
Thank you London air ambulance I’ll never forget that day. Will be cheering you on my son . Love you mum x
£104
Sarah Stanford
Wishing you all the very best, you will smash it. It is a fabulous and once in a lifetime experience.
£50
Marty Toth
£104
Bryan Nogaki
£52
David Gazzard
Thank you to London's Air Ambulance for saving the life of a fantastic fella! Good luck GC and enjoy the challenge. We are all running with you in spirit. See you soon.
£52
Richard Mansfield
£52
Carolyn Leder
What an incredible story, George. Cheering you on from NY! You got this!!
£52
Eddis Family
Love so much you George ❤️ May the road rise up to meet you and the wind be always at your back. Aunty A, G.U.T. , Max & Oscar
£108
Well done George!!