51动漫

When Laura Crick lines up for the TCS London Marathon in 2026,听she鈥檒l听be celebrating a remarkable milestone: her fifth London Marathon, her fourth consecutive year on the iconic course, and her third time proudly running in aid of the 51动漫 (ROS). But Laura鈥檚 journey with ROS began in a whirlwind.听

In 2024, she stepped in at the very last minute,听with just six weeks鈥� notice,听to take on the marathon for the charity. 鈥淚t鈥檚 important to give ROS as much support as possible,鈥� she says. Despite the tight turnaround, she raised an incredible 拢2,700, proving not only her determination but her natural talent for rallying people behind a cause she cares deeply about.听

Laura鈥檚 motivation is deeply personal.听

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I have a very close friend who was diagnosed with osteoporosis,鈥� she explains. 鈥淏eing able to run and raise money that helps towards the vital help and support, as well as the medical treatment she, and everyone else living with the disease, receives, is really important to me.听

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A听fundraiser听who听never听stops听giving听

Laura has become a familiar and inspiring figure within the ROS running community.听On the official TCS London Marathon social media pages, she regularly shares fundraising tips with runners who are struggling, offering encouragement and practical advice drawn from her own experience.听

And she has plenty of experience. Over the years, Laura has raised thousands for charities close to her heart, but particularly for ROS:听

• 拢2,700听in just听6 weeks听for ROS in 2024听

• 拢5,000+听with her son for ROS in 2025听

• 拢2,700听in听8 weeks听for another charity in 2023听

For 2026,听she鈥檚听already raised听over 拢3,000听鈥� and听she鈥檚听not slowing down.听

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Creative, Community鈥慏riven Fundraising听

Laura鈥檚 fundraising is as energetic as her marathon training. This year, she has听organised听three supermarket collections听at her local ASDA, complete with:听

• A QR code linking directly to her Enthuse page听

• A contactless card machine听

• Her bike听-听which she brings along to add an extra challenge and spark conversations听

• Fun games to draw shoppers in听

She also works closely with local businesses, encouraging them to sponsor rounds听at听her popular quiz nights. Hosted at a local golf club,听who generously听provides听the room for free,听Laura even supplies the snacks herself.听

And as a talented baker, she regularly whips up cakes to sell, adding听a personal touch听that her supporters love.听

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Looking听ahead to 2026听

Despite her experience, Laura admits she felt daunted at first. 鈥淭his is my fourth consecutive year fundraising, so it鈥檚 going to be tough,鈥� she thought. But with her trademark determination, creativity, and the support of her family and friends,听who she听jokes听are now used to her 鈥渂eing a nuisance鈥� for sponsorship,听she鈥檚听already smashing her targets.听

2026 will be an especially meaningful year: Laura turns听50听just four days before the marathon. She plans to use the milestone to inspire even more donations and awareness for a cause that means so much to her.听

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