Date: 5th May 2026

A huge thank you to all our fundraisers who took part in running events over the last month.

Five incredible supporters took on a range of running challenges and together raised over £2,300 including Gift Aid—an outstanding achievement.

• Jack completed his first ever marathon through the streets of Stratford, finishing in under four hours. An amazing accomplishment for a keen runner who hopes to one day secure a London Marathon place.
• Issy took on the Dorney Lakes Half Marathon, finishing as the third female overall with an impressive time of 1:44:53. A fantastic performance—click here to read Issy’s story.
• Samantha, Nicola and William each tackled the Great Birmingham Run. Thankfully the weather behaved, and all three ran brilliantly. Together, they raised over £1,000 including Gift Aid for ROC, and we couldn’t be prouder.

Thank you to everyone who supported, fundraised, shared, or cheered on this wonderful group—you truly make a difference.

If you’re a keen runner and would like to take part in a running event near you in support of ROC, please email roc@nhs.net. We’d love to hear from you.