Stockholm 2024 - 26.2 miles in memory of John Dobson
Saturday 1st June 2024
UK
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Stockholm 2024 - 26.2 miles in memory of John Dobson
Last January, my Dad, John Dobson, was diagnosed with lung cancer, which rapidly spread through his body, before he went under the care of LOROS hospice, who are a local charity in Leicestershire and Rutland that provide free care and support for terminally ill patients. While he was under their care, I promised my dad I would run a marathon in memory of him. Having not regularly exercised since school, we both knew that this would be a challenge, but one that would be extremely fulfilling and for a great cause. He suggested that I run it in Stockholm - the place where my Dad ran his marathon roughly 17 years ago to the date. I thought that this would be a very fitting way of remembering him.
Fast-forward over a year, my friends (James, Henry, Aaron, Oisin) and I are going to follow in his footsteps and run the Stockholm marathon, with the aim of raising money for this truly incredible charity who took great care of my father in the last month of his life, as well as also raising money for MacMillan to further the excellent work that they do for cancer patients in the UK. I was fortunate enough to experience the truly loving support that LOROS extended to my family and friends during this difficult time, and understand the many great things that charities such as LOROS and MacMillan have done to support cancer patients and their families throughout the UK.
We’re going to give this marathon our best shot, no matter how slow or fast that may be, and complete it in memory of my father, John, and everyone else that has lost loved ones to cancer in recent years.
1st of June, Stockholm, I am going to proudly wear my dad's medal next to mine and my friends.
This is for you, Pops.
£5,796.30
+£1,013.75 Gift Aid
raised of £5,000 target
by 141 supporters
Supporters 141
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A1 month, 3 weeks
Aunt Sue and Hannah and co
Well done Tom and many congrats on your marathon effort. Great stuff !! So proud of you, much love Sue , Hannah and the children
£ 100.00
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1 month, 3 weeksAnonymous
Simply the best ..so proud of your efforts for such a cause
£ 20.00 (+£5.00)
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E1 month, 3 weeks
Elly Coleman
I've loved seeing the insta posts as you ran...so very well done to you BOTH
£ 30.00 (+£7.50)
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T1 month, 3 weeks
The Muir family
Well done boys I am sure John would have been very proud if you both xxx
£ 30.00 (+£7.50)
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T1 month, 3 weeks
The Broughtons
A fabulous tribute for a fabulous man. Good luck Henry, Tom, James, Aaron and Oisin. It’s going to be a hot one. The noisy one in the crowd will probably be Rebecca!
£ 50.00 (+£12.50)
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V1 month, 3 weeks
Victoria Broughton
Good luck boys, wonderful you are doing this. We’ll be thinking of you (with our feet rested, beer in hand! 🇪🇸 !!).
We are sure John Dobson would be very proud of you and will be with you in spirit. Stride out the miles. Lots of love uncle Stuart and family xxxxx£ 30.00 (+£7.50)
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J1 month, 3 weeks
James Eckel
Good luck chaps for tomorrow. Looking forward to cheering you on!
£ 20.00
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1 month, 3 weeks
Anonymous
£ 20.00 (+£5.00)
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1 month, 3 weeks
Anonymous
£ 10.00
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A1 month, 3 weeks
Ailsa Falconer & Mark Turner
Enjoy the experience Tom and well done for taking on the challenge. Your dad would be very proud. We’ll be cheering you on from Edinburgh. x
£ 50.00
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R1 month, 3 weeks
Rosie
GO ON TOM!!! So proud of you, know you’ll smash it!!! 😘💪💕🏃💨 Loads of love xxx
£ 20.00 (+£5.00)
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1 month, 3 weeks
Anonymous
£ 20.00 (+£5.00)
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D1 month, 4 weeks
Danny & Chloe
Best to all , brilliant effort, by some brilliant people , for a lovely cause.
Enjoy.£ 100.00 (+£25.00)
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A1 month, 4 weeks
Asha Vesudevan
Good luck Aaron and the rest of the team - the finishing line beckons!
£ 20.00 (+£5.00)
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T1 month, 4 weeks
The Sellicks
What an amazing thing to do for your Dad. He was an inspiring and simply lovely man who did so much for our family. Sending love from Tanith Matt Tom and Molly ♥️
£ 100.00 (+£25.00)
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I1 month, 4 weeks
Izzy Monk
Best of luck Aaron & all those running with you :) I'm sure you'll smash it!
£ 20.00 (+£5.00)
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2 months
Anonymous
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2 months
Anonymous
Good luck and keep remembering all the good times you had with your dad
£ 10.00
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2 months
Anonymous
Good luck boys!
£ 10.00 (+£2.50)
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S2 months
Sam and Amit Rastogi
Good luck and well done for raising such a massive amount.
£ 30.00 (+£7.50)
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2 months
Anonymous
£ 25.00
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R2 months
Rod
So proud of you; Will be cheering you on from London and thinking of you and of course JD. much love from all the CMs
£ 1,000.00 (+£250.00)
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T2 months, 1 week
The Weston Family
So proud of you Tom! Your Dad was a wonderful man and an inspiration and now you are too!
£ 20.00
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E2 months, 1 week
Edwina Williams
Immensely proud of you and your friends.
You’ve got this T. I’m sorry I can’t be there at the finish line but you know I’m with you every step of the way. Dad would be so proud of you and I know he will be with you too. Go T Go.. love you xxx£ 100.00 (+£25.00)
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M2 months, 1 week
Melissa Greer
V best of luck AARON! wear good cotton socks that don’t rub! Much love xxx
£ 10.00
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N2 months, 2 weeks
Nagini
Good luck Tom and friends - have a wonderful day. Your father would be so proud.
£ 50.00
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A2 months, 2 weeks
Angus
Unreal form bro, you're going to smash it!! With you every step <3
£ 30.00 (+£7.50)
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2 months, 3 weeks
Anonymous
£ 10.00
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2 months, 3 weeks
Anonymous
£ 10.00
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C2 months, 3 weeks
Chloe Lamb
So proud of you all!! Destroy those Stockholm pavements. So much love xx
£ 25.00 (+£6.25)
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2 months, 3 weeks
Anonymous
£ 5.00 (+£1.25)
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T2 months, 3 weeks
The Dyer Family
John did a lot for Charlotte and her friends during his time at Stoneygate. Good Luck
£ 20.00 (+£5.00)
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S2 months, 3 weeks
Sawers Family
Your father was an inspirational teacher and obviously has passed his passion and get go to his son. Good on you for 'having a go'
£ 50.00
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T2 months, 3 weeks
The Pancholi Family
So so proud of you Tom💕 I know John will be with your every step of the way! Go Team Tom🏃♂️🏃
£ 50.00
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L2 months, 3 weeks
Laura
Good luck all of you and looking forward to seeing you complete it!!
£ 30.00
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J2 months, 3 weeks
Jane Bennett
Your dad would wholeheartedly approve - now go beat his time , Tom ! Jxx
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H2 months, 3 weeks
Helen & Frank
Fantastic Tom!! An amazing achievement for you in memory of your dad x
£ 100.00 (+£25.00)
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M2 months, 3 weeks
Martin and Carole Dobson
You'll smash this Tom. A wonderful gesture in honour of a wonderful man. So sadly missed.
£ 100.00 (+£25.00)
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M2 months, 3 weeks
Maddy Sayers
Good Luck Tom and the team x !! You’ll smash it!! John would be so proud of you!!!
£ 30.00 (+£7.50)
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S2 months, 3 weeks
Sayers
Best of luck Tom. Wonderful thing you are doing in memory of your lovely dad x
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T2 months, 3 weeks
Torz & Dan
What a great cause, good luck lads, we’re sure you’ll smash it!
£ 20.00 (+£5.00)
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T2 months, 3 weeks
The Hunt Family
Go T-Dob! J-Dob would be so proud. Love that you’re doing this and know you’ll smash it. Go well xxxx
£ 30.00 (+£7.50)
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2 months, 3 weeks
Anonymous
£ 5.00 (+£1.25)
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K2 months, 3 weeks
Kate and Nigel Crofton
Hi Tom, wow, what a great thing to do and 2 great charities.
Really hope the wind is behind you and you have an incredible day with your team.
With much love us.xxxxxx£ 50.00 (+£12.50)
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K2 months, 3 weeks
Kate Cook
Super impressed Tom, John will be with you every step of the way.. nothing you don’t know already !
sending lots of love and encouragement , enjoy!! You’ll love it! 💕💕Xx£ 50.00
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W2 months, 3 weeks
Wicks family
Mr Dobson was an inspirational teacher and a great person. We sat on his memorial bench last weekend with fond memories of everything he has done for our family.
Fantastic charity for a fantastic man.
Good luck Tom & all the guys£ 100.00 (+£25.00)
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G2 months, 3 weeks
Glenda & Jason Kempster
Such a lovely thing to do Tom, Good luck to you and your buddies. LOROS is such a fantastic cause. Your dad would be proud Xx
£ 20.00 (+£5.00)
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2 months, 3 weeks
Anonymous
£ 10.00
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A2 months, 3 weeks
Andrew & Jane Caunce
This is fabulous Tom. Good luck to you all xxx
£ 50.00 (+£12.50)
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E2 months, 3 weeks
Eszter Vajda
You GO Tom! Your Dad is smiling. I loved our runs in Hungary. Slow and steady Tom!
€ 100.00
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c2 months, 3 weeks
carolyn Kane & family
good luck tom !!!!!! what a son you are …. everyone will be behind you (not literally …. )!x
£ 20.00
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H2 months, 3 weeks
Helen D
Your dad would be very proud of you. Good luck and enjoy it!
£ 10.00 (+£2.50)
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2 months, 3 weeks
Anonymous
£ 10.00
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L2 months, 3 weeks
Lindsay, Michael, Ollie & Joel
Good luck to all of you, such an amazing thing to do, can’t wait to see the medal x
£ 100.00 (+£25.00)
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2 months, 3 weeks
Anonymous
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S2 months, 3 weeks
Saranne
Your dad was such a a wonderful person and I'm proud to call him my friend.
£ 50.00 (+£12.50)
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E2 months, 3 weeks
Emma Dobson
Go for it Tom! Super proud of you. It’s going to be incredible and can’t wait to see you cross that finish line with your friends x
£ 100.00 (+£25.00)
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2 months, 3 weeksAlice Dobson
Soooo incredibly proud of you and can’t wait to see you at the finish line! ❤️❤️
£ 15.00
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