BITES#6: Heartwarming charity tales from the 2025 London Marathon
Welcome back to The Charity Show Bites! Your bitesize dose of third sector inspiration - quick, energising, and packed with incredible stories.
This week, Tim and Piers lace up their trainers and relive some of the most unforgettable moments from the 2025 London Marathon, the UK’s largest single-day charity fundraising event. From record-breaking runners to deeply personal tributes, this episode is a celebration of resilience, creativity and community spirit.
In This Episode:🏃♂️ Rhino Boy Chris – 113 marathons in a full rhino suit to raise awareness for endangered species.
🌻 Sunflower power – Martin Pritchard Howarth’s cheerful run for Scope.
🦄 Unicorn world record – Adam Cotterill breaks records in full rainbow costume for his local maternity ward.
💔 Running for Alice and Elsie – Sergio Aguia and David Stancombe’s emotional tribute to their daughters.
👰♀️ Laura’s wedding dress marathon – Honouring her late husband with her 12th marathon in 12 months for Anthony Nolan.
💪 Crutches & courage – Paralympian David Wetherell’s challenge for Type 1 Diabetes UK.
🔥 Full kit challenge – Steve Moore runs in full firefighter gear for Fire Fighters Charity.
☎️ The running telephone – Dave Locke completes his 25th marathon for Samaritans.
👁️🗨️ Blind Dave Heeley – A powerful reminder that determination knows no limits.Whether you're a marathoner, fundraiser or just need a boost of inspiration—this one’s for you.
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(00:50) Welcome & reflections on the London Marathon's charity power
(01:21) Record-breakers and stand-out costumes from the 2025 race
(03:23) Personal tributes and emotional charity motivations
(04:34) Physical challenges and the incredible determination behind them
(08:44) Final thoughts & what’s coming up next#CharityPodcast #LondonMarathon #FundraisingHeroes #Inspiration #TheCharityShow
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The show for charity insiders, by charity insiders. Hosts Tim Beynon and Piers Townley tackle the topics that matter for charity staff, fundraisers and supporters.
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