TA does the 2025 London Landmarks Half Marathon

Posted on 10 March 2025 by Pippa McClounan

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Meet the team!

The moment is nearly here for our incredible team of runners to turn their months of dedicated training into action as they take on the iconic Landmarks Half Marathon in London on Sunday 6 April 2025.

Our charity place runners are preparing to conquer 13.1 miles, raise vital funds for Tourettes Action, and accomplish an inspiring personal achievement.

So let's find out who they are!

Nova Brown

My name is Nova and I am running the LLHM for my son Finn who lives with Tourette’s, Autism and ADHD. Watching him struggle with his tics has been difficult. I want to run to raise awareness and funds to help provide research, support and ways of improving Finley's and others' lives living with Tourette syndrome.

Donate to Nova's fundraising page here

Danielle Bowman

My name's Danni and all of this is for my 10 year old son Hugo. Until I signed up for LLHM I'd never run in my life - the pain is real but it's nothing compared to what my son deals with daily. Hugo developed tics when he was 8 years old and a year later he was diagnosed with Tourette's. I knew very little about TS until I stumbled upon the TA website. I cannot put into words how much everyone at Tourettes Action has helped us.

Our family was so lucky to be able to attend TICFEST in 2024 and it was a game changer for us all - that weekend we will never forget. As a family, we try to really educate people and raise a few pennies on the way! Putting into words what Tourettes Action means to my family, why I'm doing this and what it all means to me is incredibly hard but what I can say is I will forever be grateful that since finding TA we've never felt alone. 

Donate to Danielle's fundraising page here

Leela Garton

Our 10 year old daughter was diagnosed with Tourette’s 5 years ago. It has been a rollercoaster of emotions with a number of challenges along the way. She has coped remarkably well and is so open about living with Tourette’s, always showing bravery in the face of difficulty. We are so proud of her and have been alongside her on this journey every step of the way, however, we have had a lot to learn about how best to support her. Tourettes Action have been incredible at helping us along this path. We have never been told no, or that the resources are unavailable. There has always been a listening ear and invaluable support in a number of forms. We are currently back in a rough patch with our daughters needs having increased dramatically in the last 6 months, though once more we are not alone and TA continue to support all of us through the rocky patches. I feel so lucky to be able to do this run for Tourettes Action, not only to be able to give something back but also to raise awareness and to show our daughter how amazing she is every single day and how proud we are of her showing such strength with her Tourette’s and supporting other children in school with Tourette’s. I hope the money raised can support more families and I look forward to running and waving the flag for Tourettes Action!

Donate to Leela's fundraising page here

Kirsten Meacham

Hi my name is Kirsten, I am a mother of two boys ,my youngest son Leo who is 8 years old was diagnosed with Tourette syndrome at the start of 2024. It has had a massive impact on our lives since and has been a very tough year for all of us as a family. We are still at the very start of this journey and are learning all about how Leo’s brain works. 

So when the opportunity came to raise money for this amazing charity, I couldn’t resist and couldn’t believe my luck! Getting a place to run at the LLHM to raise money for Tourettes Action is an absolute honour! This charity goes above and beyond to help many families all around the UK and I wanted to show our appreciation as they offer so much for families struggling. Wish me luck! All of this is for you Leo.

Donate to Kirsten's fundraising page

Helen Stead

So I am running the LLHM for Tourettes Action in honour of my son Oliver, he was diagnosed with Tourette syndrome in 2023. He has struggled with his motor and verbal tics. He often has falls and struggles to speak because of his tics, on top of this he has pain and headaches. He is the only child in school who has this condition, Tourettes Action has provided invaluable resources for his school which have helped them connect with him and understand him. We attended our first Ticfest in 2024. This was the first time Oliver had met anyone else with Tourette's, he loved it as he felt safe and normal for the first time. Being able to give something back while raising the profile of TS and breaking stigmas is an honour and I can't wait to run ????

Donate to Helen's fundraising page

GOOD LUCK GANG! YOU ARE ALL AMAZING!

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