Running the London Marathon

26/04/2026

Brian, 56, is an electrician from Newport and is running the London marathon for Dreams & Wishes charity, write Lydia Barnes.

“I’ve always wanted to do the London Marathon. I started running around 12 years ago and have tried to qualify for the marathon for 10 years but didn’t get in,” said Brian.

“I was selected last year but hurt my knee so I couldn’t take part. I’m excited for it and nervous, but I will finish.”

Brian aims to finish the race in under 5 hours and has raised just short of £1,000 so far and he has run for the charity several times before.

He said: “I support them because they are a local charity and it is really great. I have granddaughters and my children are grown up now and I hope they would never need them, but the charity does good work for those that need help.”

Dreams & Wishes helps seriously ill children and their families by making their unforgettable dreams and wishes come true, through gifts, a holiday of a lifetime or giving them a chance to meet their favourite celebrity.

Tony Curtis, chairman of Dreams & Wishes, said: “We are so grateful to Brian for running on our behalf. We are a small volunteer led charity, so this sort of support means the world to us.”

You can donate to his JustGiving page here.