Ben and Ed’s Story:
We’re training hard and aiming to complete the Rome Marathon on 22nd March. Every step we take is for two charities close to our hearts: Cystic Fibrosis Care and YoungMinds.
Cystic Fibrosis Care https://www.cysticfibrosiscare.org.uk – The incredible Charlie York lost his battle with this disease in 2025. The dedication of Christy and Sasha in supporting those with Cystic Fibrosis is truly inspiring.
YoungMinds https://www.youngminds.org.uk/ – We run in celebration of four amazing young men: Kit Mangles, Toby Grave, Roddy Saxby, and Dan Milgate. All dearly loved, deeply missed, and we like to think they would have completed this Road to Rome with ease—then met us at a bar to celebrate!
How you can help:
Donate – To visit our JustGiving page and make a donation. Click Here
Our aim is to raise a significant sum for these wonderful charities.
Celebrate with us – On Sunday 22 March, pour a glass of Primitivo, enjoy a long Sunday lunch, and settle in for a screening of Chariots of Fire or Forest Gump …. or watch Newcastle Utd v Sunderland.
Track our progress – About 4.5 hours later, check online https://www.runromethemarathon.com to see how we’re doing! and celebrate a victory for the Toon.
We’re grateful to our sponsors, Micro Scooters https://www.micro-scooters.co.uk/ and Howden https://www.howdeninsurance.co.uk/ for supporting our journey.
Our target amount is £15,000, which will help us make a difference in the lives of those affected by these causes.