What a difference a month makes. The pre-race training and fundraising, the nerves and excitement as they ramped up for the big day! This month, we are absolutely thrilled to share that our 2026 TCS London Marathon team didn’t just finish—they smashed it on April 26th!
We are so proud of this year’s wonderful runners (clockwise from top left): Mike, Chris, Olly, Laurence and Richard. On the above pic you can also spot Iolanthe's Vice Chair Logan Van Lessen cheering them on, 9 miles in.
They set off on a journey of trying to raise more than £7,500 collectively for Iolanthe and whilst the race is now over, we are supporting the runners through the final sprint of our fundraising leg. The team are just over 80% of the way towards their target and are so close to the finish line. If you haven’t had a chance to donate yet, your support today could be the boost that gets us over that final £7,500 mark. You can still leave a message of support and a donation to the team via either JustGiving or Enthuse.
The running doesn’t stop there... Introducing Valentina!
As a mother of two, Valentina knows firsthand how extraordinary midwives are. From pregnancy to postpartum, she was guided by their skill and compassion and now she’s running to ensure midwives everywhere get the recognition and support they deserve.
At the end of this month on the 31st May, she’ll be participating in the AJ Bell Great Manchester Run for 2026 to raise vital funds for The Iolanthe Midwifery Trust.
You can read Valentina’s story and support her by visiting here.
Thank you for being part of Team Iolanthe!