Doctors Across UK Run Marathons to Support Health Causes

Several individuals are set to run major marathons in 2025 to raise awareness and funds for health-related causes. In Cumbria, married GPs Vicky and Craig Trotter will run the London Marathon, inspired by Craig's recovery from severe COVID-19, aiming to support Heart UK and promote heart health. Drew Darlington, a Police Community Support Officer who survived meningitis due to a rare genetic condition, will also run the London Marathon to raise funds and awareness for the Meningitis Research Foundation. In Worcestershire, Dr. Jo Marriott, a consultant anaesthetist, will participate in the London Marathon to raise money for an MRI-compatible trolley, enhancing local child MRI services at Kidderminster Hospital. These stories highlight how personal health experiences have motivated participants to support charitable efforts through marathon running, benefiting both healthcare improvements and disease awareness.