Team RGP goes the extra mile!
Congratulations to the 19 runners who conquered the TCS London Marathon 2025 as part of Team RGP this weekend. We are so proud of each and every one of you who ran in a purple Rennie Grove Peace vest.
So far, the team has raised a phenomenal £69,971.54 between online donations, offline donations and Gift Aid.
This is almost enough to fund a clinical nurse specialist for a whole year! This incredible amount will make a huge difference to local people who will benefit from the care, support and compassion that our incredible hospice care teams provide.
If you’re feeling inspired by the Marathon efforts of the 2025 team, apply for a place on the 2026 Rennie Grove Peace team!
Here are some of the team’s photos from this incredible day:
Emma, who ran alongside her brother Jamie, tells us about her experience:
“Wow, what a day! It is such a great feeling to knowing we completed what we set out to do and raised lots of money in memory of our Dad. It was tough. We knew from the forecasts earlier in the week we would need to slow down and hydrate more due to the heat but even after taking this into account, it was harder than expected. We did relatively well up until around 24 miles but then I struggled with my hip and Jamie had terrible cramp in his calf and quad. We knew we had to get to the end so, after some help from the physio, we walked the last two miles leaving enough energy to run over the finish line. The immense sense of pride, relief and disbelief was very real when we crossed that line!
“The whole experience was something we will never forget. It was an emotional build up to the day, with constant reminders of why we were doing this which helped to spur us on. At various points along the course the emotions over took and we struggled to hold it together. Seeing our loved ones along the way was much needed and very emotional, our children were so excited to see us.
“The incredible atmosphere not only helped to keep us going but was a constant source of inspiration, reminding us that not only were we running for our Dad, but thousands of others were running for their loved ones too. Runners and spectators pulled together to encourage, support and celebrate each other’s achievements and that in itself was quite overwhelming.
“Seeing that finish line at the end was what we’ve worked towards for months. With Dad’s picture proudly displayed on our backs and wearing the incredible Rennie Grove Peace Hospice shirts, we finished. And we did it for our Dad, and everyone else’s loved ones who have been supported by this wonderful charity.
“I couldn’t have done it without Jamie. I think we spurred each other on and supported each other through tough, emotional moments throughout the day. It was a special day running with one of my brothers and having our other brother and Mum (and the rest of the family) there supporting us every step of the way in the crowd. Dad would proud of us all, I’m sure. “