This October, the members of Team Gymfit are coming together for something bigger than fitness. Starting on Monday 6th October 2025, we’ll be running a full marathon distance of 26.2 miles (42km) – not in one go, but spread across the week. Each member will chip away at the distance, logging their runs until they’ve conquered the full marathon.

But this isn’t just about the miles.

We’re running for a cause that’s close to our hearts. A local family we know is facing something no parent should ever have to go through – their child is living with a terminal cancer diagnosis. Out of respect for their privacy, we won’t be sharing names or details, but what we can do is come together as a community to make their load a little lighter.

No amount of money can change what they’re going through. But what it can do is give them a little breathing space – whether that’s help with travel costs, time off work, making special memories, or simply easing the constant financial pressure that comes with such an awful situation.

This is where you can help.

Every donation, no matter the size, will go directly towards supporting this family. Together, we hope to raise enough to give them even the smallest bit of relief during an unimaginably difficult time.

As we put one foot in front of the other, we’ll be thinking of them – and of everyone who’s shown kindness and support.

Thank you for standing with us. Thank you for caring. And thank you for giving us even more reason to run every step of this marathon.

James