My Canine Companion

Hi, my name is James and I am running the London Marathon 2025 in aid of My Canine Companion.

At the ripe old age of 30, and an apparent midlife crisis I have decided to not take up cycling, but have decided to start running.

I am currently in the process of training for the London Marathon in April 2025, and luckily enough through the Investec Charity Ballot I have secured a place

"My Canine Companion was set up in 2011 by husband-and-wife team Cliona O’Rourke and Niall Ruddy. With humble beginnings from the couple's home in Blarney Co Cork the charity quickly became the largest provider of service dogs to children and young adults with autism in Ireland.

The organisation is now headquartered in Blackpool, Cork and provides a nationwide service including the provision of approx 50% of Ireland's autism service/assistance dogs"