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Voices from the Heart of the Bath Half Marathon : A Volunteer’s Tale

At the heart of our event lies a team of dedicated and enthusiastic volunteers who work tirelessly to ensure its success. The Bath Half Marathon, a spectacular annual event that brings together runners from all walks of life, owes a significant part of its magic to the selfless efforts of volunteers from the local community, who use the event to raise funds for their chosen charity

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Stroke survivor Caroline Palfrey to run the TCS London Marathon for Starlight

At just eight years old, Caroline Palfrey suffered a rare C2 spinal stroke that paralysed her right side, leaving doctors unsure whether she would walk again. Supported by Starlight during her recovery at Southampton General Hospital, Caroline slowly rebuilt her mobility through play‑led therapy. Now she hopes her story encourages others: “If I can do it, you can.”

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The incredible impact of running a marathon with a support runner

Doctors said it was unlikely Anthony Bryan would walk again following surgery to remove a brain tumour when he was a young child. This April, he has his sights set on the Guinness World Record for the fastest marathon (CIH) (male) at the 2024 TCS London Marathon.

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