London Marathon Fundraiser for The Rosie Hospital and PaNDR Ambulance Crew

As many of you know, I’m a proud Dad to my incredible daughter, Miss Elsie-Louise. In 2026, I’ll be running the London Marathon to honor the outstanding care Elsie received from The Rosie Hospital in Cambridge and the dedicated PaNDR Ambulance Crew.

A simple "thank you" will never feel enough for the amazing team at The Rosie and PaNDR. Each of you played a crucial role in Elsie’s care during the hardest 24 days of our lives. Your expertise, kindness, and compassion meant the world to us.

This marathon isn’t just for me—it’s for Elsie and for the countless families who rely on these teams through both the highest of highs and the lowest of lows.

Elsie’s Journey:

At just 12 weeks into pregnancy, we learned Elsie had an omphalocele/exomphalos, a rare condition where her bowels were growing on the outside of her stomach. This condition can sometimes be linked to Beckwith-Wiedemann Syndrome (BWS), a congenital overgrowth syndrome, affecting 1 in 15,000 births. While we wouldn’t know for sure until Elsie was born, BWS can cause various challenges, such as:

Elsie arrived on via emergency C-section at 36+6 weeks. Her early arrival meant she needed breathing support, and had low blood sugar.

At just two days old, Elsie underwent surgery to repair her exomphalos, leaving her with a ‘fake bellybutton’ that looks just like mine and yours. She was connected to multiple monitors, ventilators, and feeding tubes, enduring countless blood tests and procedures.

After 21 days, Elsie was transferred by the amazing PaNDR Ambulance Crew to our local hospital, where she was discharged three days later—finally coming home with us. At five months old, Elsie returned to Cambridge for another successful surgery to treat an infected stitch in her bellybutton.

Elsie Today:

Today, Elsie is thriving! She’s a smart, cheeky little girl, always smiling and full of energy. If you met her, you’d never guess what the start of her life had been. She’s an absolute fighter, and we couldn’t be prouder of how far she’s come.

We’re forever grateful to The Rosie Hospital and PaNDR, whose care and support made all the difference. Your donations will help ensure other families have access to the same life-saving care we received.

Why I’m Running:

The care Elsie and our family received was nothing short of remarkable. Running the London Marathon is my way of giving back to those who made this possible. Every donation—big or small—will make a real difference and help these incredible teams continue their work.

Thank you for taking the time to read our story and for supporting such an important cause. Your generosity means the world to us, and we’re incredibly grateful for your help!