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London Marathon
The TCS London Marathon saw five incredible runners take on the 26.2-mile challenge in support of the Sunflowers Children’s Action Group.
Charity places were taken by Kate Lane, Chris Lane, Gary Davies and Joanna Holbrook-Morris, with Kate and Chris running as a husband-and-wife fundraising team. Joining them was Julia Butler, who secured her own place through the public ballot and chose to run for Sunflowers, inspired by a very special little boy, Noah.
Together, the team showed determination, resilience and true community spirit, raising in excess of £12,000 for the charity. From first-time runners to seasoned supporters, every effort has made a meaningful difference, and all Sunflowers families are incredibly grateful for their dedication and support.
Run for us in 2027
We have four guaranteed London Marathon places for 2027 and we'd love to hear from you early.
Get in touch to register your interest and we'll be in touch with full details when places are confirmed.
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Evie
Evie, age 7, from Scunthorpe, has a brain tumour, hydrocephalus, epilepsy and body weakness with uncoordinated walking - meaning she has to use a wheelchair, encounters memory problems and experiences changes in her personality.
“Going to Calvert Lakes would give Evie the opportunity to have a small part of her childhood back”, says mum Clare. “Evie’s lost a huge amount of confidence while spending so much time in hospital and away from her friends, and I believe going to Calvert Lakes with Sunflowers would give her the opportunity to build her confidence back up. Evie will never be able to go on a bouncy castle or a trampoline due to having a shunt fitted on her brain helping to keep her alive, she misses these so much and being able to have adventures in Calvert while being safe would mean the world to her, and to us as a family."

Reggie
Reggie, age 8, from Grimsby, has hypoplastic left heart syndrome, a significant brain injury, and is visually impaired. When heart surgery caused multiple strokes, Reggie continues to rebuild his fitness, confidence and vision.
Says Michelle, Reggie’s mum, “I think going to Calvert Lakes with Sunflowers could prove life-changing for Reggie. I think it would build Reggie's confidence and give him freedom to try anything that holds him back in everyday life! He has limited use of his left side, so he struggles with soft play, climbing, etc....this place sounds like it would be an opportunity for him to give his best without holding back like he does in "normal" activities. As a family, we would love to see him challenge himself and watch his confidence grow.”

Alfie
Alfie, age 8, from Immingham, has multiple complex conditions, including hypoplastic left heart syndrome.
“Alfie would benefit massively from going on the Sunflowers Calvert Lakes trip,” says mum, Lisa. “He would be able to participate in so many activities that we wouldn't ordinarily see as accessible or possible; from the way they adjust them to make them safe and accessible, the assistance and support offered, the extra time a child needs to manage. A holiday with other families that understand would also be such a wonderful experience, it really is very special how we can all relate to each other's varying needs. This is an opportunity for a break, where for the first time, many of our families can all be included in all of the activities together, with no barriers in the way, or worries... just endless possibilities. That really is for us all, simply magical!”

Lucy
Lucy, age 8, from Laceby, has hydrocephalus, cerebral palsy and epilepsy.
“Just because Lucy doesn’t walk, doesn’t mean she can’t achieve things like everyone else!” says mum, Katie. “Lucy loves the challenge of going to new places, being in the countryside, and pushing herself physically. She is also a social butterfly and so taking all this into account, we know Calvert Lakes would be perfect for her. To be given the opportunity to do this with her Sunflowers’ friends would be incredible.”

