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Alex is carrying a stretcher 100 miles After losing loved ones to post-traumatic stress, Alex is taking on a 100-mile trek across Hadrian's Wall with a weighted stretcher. Veterans mental health · UK
Darshan is running major marathons Darshan was once a wish child during treatment. Now he aims to run the World Marathon Majors before turning 25. Critical illness wishes · UK
Sharon is driving an ambulance Sharon asked for an ambulance for her 70th birthday. Now she is driving it across Europe loaded with supplies for Ukraine. Ukraine humanitarian aid · Kenilworth
Colin and Shirley walk 192 miles Colin and Shirley are walking 192 miles across northern England to thank the children's hospice supporting their granddaughter Ebony. Children's hospice care · Grimsby
Harry is hiking across the UK After his partner lost a family member to multiple system atrophy, Harry is preparing to hike 1,200 miles across the UK. Multiple system atrophy · UK
Shaid is running ten marathons again After completing ten marathons in ten days, Shaid fractured his ankle twice. Now he is returning to run them again. Youth opportunities · Windermere
Wayne is walking Britain's coastline Wayne spent years trapped in addiction. Now he is preparing to walk 4,500 miles around the coastline of Britain. Addiction recovery · Plymouth
Sophie is running 100km for her nan Sophie is preparing to run 100 kilometres to Cleethorpes in memory of her nan, finishing with seaside chips. Hospice care · Rotherham
Iraj is cycling round the world After cycling from Oxford to Tehran, Iraj is setting out at age 72 to cycle all the way round the world. Mental health · Oxford
Ian takes on twelve Ironman races After his daughter Lily spent Christmas in hospital with pneumonia, Ian set out to tackle twelve Ironman-distance triathlons in twelve months. Children's hospital care
Evan is walking 186 coastal miles Evan's dad always wanted to walk the Pembrokeshire Coast Path. Now Evan is taking on all 186 miles in his memory. Hospice care · Pembrokeshire
Thomas is hiking 96 miles with his sons Cancer surgery left Thomas with a titanium rod in his leg. Now he and his young sons are taking on a 96-mile trek. Hospice care · Scotland
Ben is taking on 40 endurance events Ben's son Rudi spent years unable to walk. Now Ben is marking his 40th birthday with 40 endurance events. Specialist education and therapy · Exeter
Team Jude are walking 630 miles Jude lives with incurable mitochondrial disease. Now Team Jude are walking 630 miles along the South West Coast Path for him. Mitochondrial disease · UK
Franky took on 21 half marathons After leaving the military, Franky took on running 21 half marathons in 21 days to support fellow veterans. Veterans employment support
Richard is running 10 marathons Richard was accepted to run 10 marathons in 10 days around Windermere, dedicating the challenge to David. Youth development · Windermere
Declan is climbing Ben Nevis seven times Declan is climbing Ben Nevis seven times in winter to honour his best friend Joe and fulfil a promise they made. Suicide prevention · UK
Eli is training as a chef Eli slept rough after a family breakdown at 18. Today, he is training as an apprentice chef and planning his own restaurant. Youth homelessness · Yorkshire
Dean is taking on the London Marathon Dean was told he would never walk again after a motorbike crash. Now he is taking on the London Marathon. Spinal cord injury · UK
Chris is chasing his cricket dream After fleeing Afghanistan alone as a boy, Chris found safety in supported housing and is pursuing his dream of playing cricket. Youth homelessness · UK
John is training for 10 marathons Recovering from a broken ankle, John is training to run 10 marathons in 10 consecutive days. Youth mental health · UK
Emily is walking Hadrian's Wall Emily is preparing to walk 84 miles across Hadrian's Wall for the home that cares for her brother Jack. Disability care · UK
Niall is running for recovery Six years after breaking the cycle of addiction, Niall is running 72 kilometres in 24 hours to help others recover. Addiction recovery · UK
Simon is training for ten marathons After a mountain running accident, Simon is rebuilding his fitness to take on a ten-day endurance marathon challenge. Youth support · Cleveleys
Adam is walking 100 km non-stop Adam is taking on a 100 km non-stop walk after surgeons saved his wife Beata's sight. Retinal detachment
Austin targets a backflip record Austin watched his late brother airlifted after a motocross crash. Now he is targeting a 24-hour backflip world record. Air ambulance · UK
Robert builds nesting boxes for owls After a cancer diagnosis halted Robert's regular work, he found purpose handcrafting dozens of nesting boxes for Cumbria's owls. Wildlife conservation · Keswick
Avye runs free workshops for girls Avye was ten when she saw coding rooms full of boys. Now she runs free tech workshops for girls across London. Coding education for girls · London
Louise is running on her own terms After a double mastectomy, Louise began running marathons topless to challenge perceptions around flat closure surgery. Breast cancer · North Devon
Justin is paddleboarding for 24 hours Justin has tackled extreme endurance challenges for decades. Now he is preparing to spend 24 hours on a paddleboard. Cancer care · Scarborough
Mark gives pupils brand-new coats Mark helps a child arriving at school cold and wet choose a brand-new coat of their own. Child poverty · Birmingham
VIE Velo gets blind cyclists riding VIE Velo pairs blind and partially sighted cyclists with front-seat pilots to explore routes across Edinburgh and beyond on tandems. Sight loss · Edinburgh
Fern raised five pups in a hollow tree Fern raised five newborn puppies inside a hollow tree before being rescued and prepared for a home. Animal rescue · Peterborough
Fiona is running 12 marathons Fiona is running 1,200 kilometres over 12 months, including 12 marathons, to support the hospice that cared for her father-in-law. Hospice care
Domino is fighting back to health Domino was found wandering alone at five weeks old. Now bottle-fed and recovering, he is steadily gaining strength. Animal rescue · Blackboys
Sherbert found a fresh start Sherbert survived severe neglect as a young pony before finding a loving new home and a fresh start in South Wales. Equine welfare · South Wales
Bethany fights for outdoor access Bethany once doubted she could ever become an author. Now she is an award-winning writer fighting for accessibility in the outdoors. Disability access · Monmouthshire
Sam is hiking Britain's coast Alcohol and depression took over Sam's twenties. Now sober, he is solo hiking the 9,000-kilometre coast of Britain. Alcohol addiction and recovery · UK
Steve set out to cycle around Wales Steve set out to cycle 1,200 kilometres around the coast of Wales, but a downhill crash forced him to pause. Brain cancer research · Wales
Jim returned to paratriathlon After losing his arm when he was hit by a lorry, Jim returned to international paratriathlon and his career fitting medical prosthetics. Trauma recovery · London
Henry is running across Denmark Ten years after losing his mum to alcoholism, Henry is running 127 kilometres across Denmark between sunrise and sunset. Alcohol addiction · UK
Sarah is taking on 48 Munros Sarah did not climb her first mountain until her thirties. Now she has mapped an 11-day traverse across 48 Munros. Outdoor education · UK
Catch up with the Bluetits Catch up with the Bluetits, the swimmers who planned a 52-mile relay across the Celtic Sea in August 2025. Cold water swimming · Brecon
Katie runs as a glittery green pickle Grieving her mother, Katie set out to run around Dorset dressed as a glittery green pickle. Neonatal care · Dorset
Robyn is running the London Marathon After a crash broke every bone in Robyn's leg, she set out to run the London Marathon. Air ambulance · Nottinghamshire
Kris and Lewis run every day Kris and Lewis set out to run every day for 58 days after their friends lost baby Darcy to a brain tumour. Brain tumour
Tom is taking on a 100km run Repeated concussions forced Tom to step away from captaining his rugby club. Now he is taking on a 100km run. Sports injuries · Bristol
Billy is walking 95 miles for his mum After discovering his late mum was adopted as a child, Billy is preparing to walk 95 miles along her early life's path. Adoption support · Fort William
Eden is running marathons for Aubrey Eden avoided physical education at school. Now she is preparing for two marathons and an ultramarathon for her daughter Aubrey. Specialist disability equipment
Chris takes on ultra challenges After hospice teams cared for his mum, Chris took on ultra challenges to give back, even putting off knee surgery. Hospice care · Ashford
Ben is walking 177 miles Ben is preparing to walk 177 miles along the border of England and Wales in memory of his dad. Hospice care · UK
Maddy is taking on a 250-mile run Maddy is taking on a 250-mile run from Land's End to Worcester, spurred on by lessons from her grandparents. Hospice care · Worcester
Steven is cycling 134 miles solo After losing his nephew George, Steven is preparing to cycle 134 miles solo across Scotland for the hospice that supported his family. Hospice care · Scotland
Bronte is running a 100-mile race Bronte is taking on a 100-mile race for Christine, who has supported her since birth and is facing two cancers. Cancer support · Chester
Jemma and Zach are walking 100 miles After an eating disorder and a severe knee injury, Jemma and Zach are walking 100 miles across the South Downs Way. Youth mental health
James is trekking 66 miles Fourteen months after leaving intensive care in a wheelchair, James is trekking 66 miles from Reading to Southampton. Intensive care recovery · Reading
Aaron is running seven half marathons Visually impaired rugby helped Aaron through depression. Now he is running seven half marathons in seven days. Visual impairment · Reading
Liz signed up for a 25-mile ride Warned by her doctor at 60 that she might not reach 61, Liz lost five stone and took up cycling. Health and fitness · Sunderland
Eric is walking unaided again Eric lost mobility after decades of seizures and grief, but specialist gym training helped him walk unaided again. Epilepsy · Liverpool
Jordan is running for a cure Jordan inherited the gene that took his mother's life. He is taking on endurance runs to help find a cure. Frontotemporal dementia · Redditch
Louis kept running for his dad After his dad died and he collapsed near the London finish line, Louis kept running toward all seven major marathons. Seriously ill children · London
Frankie and Cerys both live with myotonic… Frankie and Cerys both live with myotonic dystrophy. Now three sisters are taking the stage together to open the Cambridge 10k. Myotonic dystrophy · Cambridge
Jaden, Will and Ryan trek 96 miles Friends Jaden, Will and Ryan are preparing to trek 96 miles in three days before tackling Ben Nevis. Veterans support · Dudley
Vicki turned an old toilet into a club Vicki set up a youth club in an old toilet block, but rising hardship turned it into an essential food bank. Food poverty · London
Jude formed a punk band for older women After suffering a stroke, Jude founded a punk music collective to tackle creative isolation among women over 50. Music and wellbeing · Cardiff
Paul is heading to university Paul was sofa surfing at 16 after leaving home. Weightlifting and supported housing helped him build an independent life. Youth homelessness · North Tyneside
Carys trained a two-pound pony to win Carys lost two ponies in two weeks. Then she turned an unruly two-pound pony into a competition winner. Equestrian sport
Ciaran is running Brighton Marathon Ciaran watched doctors fight to resuscitate his newborn son. Now he is taking on the Brighton Marathon for the hospital team. Neonatal care · Brighton
Matthew and Lucy take big steps Twins Matthew and Lucy faced daunting cerebral palsy diagnoses, but intensive therapy and surgeries are helping them build their independence. Cerebral palsy · Surrey
David takes on a year of running After losing his dad Brian to skin cancer, David is taking on a year of endurance running challenges to support hospice care. Hospice care · East Lancashire
Anthony is taking on a 200-mile race Anthony is taking on a 200-mile ultra race inspired by his father-in-law, who lost his hearing as a child. Deaf children · Greater Manchester
Jack is tackling five running events After Wakefield Hospice cared for his Nan, Jack is tackling five running events building towards a 100km ultra marathon. Hospice care · Wakefield
Jonathan is walking 96 miles Jonathan is walking the 96-mile West Highland Way over five days in memory of his stepbrother, Torben. Veteran support
Barry is running an ultramarathon After a hospice supported his family, Barry is taking on a 100-kilometre ultramarathon from Bamburgh to Tynemouth. Hospice care · Bamburgh
Deb is walking the 186-mile coast path Deb is walking the 186-mile Pembrokeshire coast path in the weeks leading up to what would have been her father's 90th birthday. Wildlife conservation · Pembrokeshire
Will is tackling four spring runs Will was diagnosed with a rare kidney disease. Now he is tackling four runs leading up to a marathon. Kidney disease · Bristol
Sam is walking 120km along the Camino After David went through intensive treatment for advanced melanoma, Sam set out to walk 120km along the Camino Português. Melanoma · London
Ryan takes on a challenge each month Ryan is taking on an endurance challenge every month while his mother undergoes cancer treatment. Cancer support · Shrewsbury
Harrison is running 100 kilometres Fifteen years after losing his mum, Harrison is running 100 kilometres in a single day to support mental health services. Mental health · Basingstoke
Jake is taking on the London Marathon Six months after emergency surgery saved Jake's only seeing eye, he is taking on the London Marathon. Sight loss · UK
Gemma is running the London Marathon Gemma lost most of her sight at 19. Now she works at the hospital that treated her and is running a marathon. Sight loss · UK
Chloe is walking 54 miles Chloe was rushed into emergency surgery at 29 weeks. Now she is preparing to walk 54 miles to help neonatal families. Premature birth
Victor is running a half marathon After surviving being hit by a coach, Victor is taking on a half marathon for the air ambulance team that saved his life. Air ambulance service · London
Emma is back teaching fitness Fitness instructor Emma feared a stoma would end her career. Today, she is back teaching high-energy classes and swimming. Bowel disease · Manchester
Alex and Oli are saving an ancient house Alex and Oli bought a crooked 600-year-old house and are restoring its rotting timber frame through supper clubs and tours. Historic building conservation · Lavenham
Meike takes on fitness challenges After losing her baby daughter at 22 weeks, Meike took on solo fitness challenges to fund research into pregnancy complications. Preterm birth · UK
Adrian and Christine take on Everest Both Adrian and Christine lost someone they loved. Now they are preparing to trek to Everest Base Camp in their memory. Hospice care · West Cumbria
Skye is heading to drama school Skye barely left home for nearly a year after losing her mobility. Now a custom wheelchair has her heading to university for musical theatre. Disability in the arts · London
Charlie is running for his baby son After his premature baby had surgery for spina bifida, Charlie rallied his family to fundraise for the charity that supported them. Spina bifida
Isla is heading to secondary school Isla faced years of being overlooked at primary school. Now she is preparing to step into secondary school. Rare condition · UK
Tony became a European vice champion Tony responded to a terminal cancer diagnosis by building an award-winning car sound system, and is now waiting to become a grandfather. Oesophageal cancer
John is preparing to live in orbit John lost his right leg at 19. Now the former Paralympian is preparing to live and work in orbit. Physical disability · UK
John is trekking the Sahara Desert John has supported his local hospice for years. Now he is preparing to trek the Sahara Desert in memory of his dad. Hospice care
Flynn is cycling 1,000km in five days Flynn lost his father at eleven. Now he is preparing to cycle 1,000 kilometres in five days to support others coping with grief. Bereavement support
Meet Olly After a stress fracture stopped him last year, Olly is preparing for his third attempt at the 10in10 challenge. Youth support · Lancaster
Louise is walking Coast-to-Coast Louise is preparing to walk the entire Coast-to-Coast trail in two weeks to give back to the Yorkshire Dales. Nature conservation · St Bees
James is trekking across the Sahara After losing his mum Lis, James is heading into the Sahara Desert to trek up to 18 kilometres a day in her memory. Hospice care
Louise is running 10 marathons Louise is preparing to run 10 marathons in 10 days in memory of her son Luke. Youth support · UK
Kieron is running a 50K After experiencing addiction and homelessness, Kieron rebuilt his life through running and is taking on a 50K along Swansea Bay. Homelessness and addiction · Swansea
Ian is pushing the London Marathon Ian broke his neck as a teenager. Now he is preparing to push the London Marathon in his wheelchair. Spinal cord injury · UK
Robin is training to run 30km Robin survived an overdose and reached 21 months of sobriety. Now Robin is preparing to run 30 kilometres. Addiction recovery
Samara is running a marathon Samara lost one eye in childhood. After high-risk surgery saved her remaining sight, she signed up to run 26 miles. Sight loss · London
Joshua is tackling a 100km challenge After losing his best friend Ben to suicide, Joshua is tackling a grueling 100km ultra challenge across two days. Mental health · Eastbourne
Darren is tackling two Ironman races After losing his mum Lorraine to cancer, Darren is preparing to tackle two full Ironman races in a single year. Hospice care · North Devon
Madeleine takes on the London Marathon After enduring a five-year legal battle to see her attacker convicted, Madeleine is taking on the London Marathon. Sexual violence support
Alana is running the London Marathon After surviving a crash that broke her back, Alana is taking on the London Marathon for the air ambulance that saved her. Air ambulance · London
Shannon is running the London Marathon Years after surviving rape and helping convict her attacker, Shannon is training to run the London Marathon for fellow survivors. Sexual violence support
Calum and Cori run the London Marathon To help fund a cure for baby Albi, siblings Calum and Cori are taking on the London Marathon. Epidermolysis bullosa
Natasha is running the London Marathon Natasha has severe sight loss and hasn't run since she was a teenager, but she is tackling the London Marathon. Sight loss · Kent
Liam is trekking across the Sahara After being homeless at eighteen, Liam is taking on a two-day trek across the Sahara Desert to help young people. Youth homelessness
Andrew is hiking the Three Peaks After nine-year-old Teddy died suddenly, Andrew set out to hike the Yorkshire Three Peaks in his memory. Children's welfare · Yorkshire Dales
Alec is driving an old banger to Spain After struggling with his mental health, Alec is driving an old banger 1,500 miles to Spain to support others. Mental health · Somerset
Julian renovates graves for charity After losing his brother to the sea, Julian began renovating grave plots in return for donations to help fishing families. Fishing families · Brixham
Jayne retrained as a hospice nurse Jayne left fashion in her 40s to retrain as a hospice nurse, later caring for patients where her husband died. Hospice care · UK
Zain is building a future in fashion After his asylum claim was refused, Zain was left without support. Now he is building creative skills to pursue a fashion degree. Asylum seeker support · Cardiff
Jai is teaching young musicians Jai committed to jazz trombone at seventeen. Now he has played Wembley Stadium and teaches young musicians. Music education · London
Medhansh designed a smart medicine box Medhansh began designing a smart medicine box at school for his grandmother, and now he is taking it to a national final. Medication management · Bristol
Elizabeth shares her family recipes After eight years living in fear as an undocumented migrant, Elizabeth now shares her family recipes as a cookery teacher in London. Refugee and migrant support · London
Rory is rebuilding family life Rory and Megan faced a five-month separation after postpartum psychosis struck during pregnancy. Now they are rebuilding family life together. Postpartum psychosis · UK
Billy is training for a boxing match After sleeping rough in a winter tent and battling addiction, Billy found stability and is training for a charity boxing match. Homelessness and addiction · Coventry
Gareth is taking on ten challenges Gareth has led a children's hospice for ten years. Now he is stepping out of his comfort zone for ten demanding challenges. Children's hospice care · UK
Nick swam to gold for Team GB After a stem cell transplant left Nick struggling to walk, he rebuilt his fitness in the pool to win gold for Team GB. Acute myeloid leukaemia · Aylesbury
Lester still tends Cotswolds gardens Lester tends mature Cotswolds gardens while working through tremors and pain after a Parkinson's diagnosis. Parkinson's disease · Cotswolds
Pandora is creating a shared garden After moving from Hong Kong, Pandora turned to gardening to connect with local people and build a shared green space. Therapeutic gardening · Reading
Michelle is running a half marathon Hospice matron Michelle hated running, but in her mid-50s she began training for a half marathon to support her patients. Hospice care · Leicester
Clarke turns braille into tactile art After losing his sight at 32, Clarke rebuilt his life by transforming braille into colourful tactile art. Sight loss · Portsmouth
Jordan found his voice on the canals Jordan used to give one-word answers. Four years volunteering on the canals helped him find his voice. Asperger syndrome · Burnley
Rae turned her story into a play Diagnosed with multiple sclerosis straight after university, Rae spent years trying other paths before turning her life into a touring play. Multiple sclerosis · Birmingham
Maria found strength through sport After losing her fiancé in a military jet crash, Maria rebuilt through sport and is tackling a 27km coastal hike with their daughter. Military veterans · Templecombe
Eva is skydiving from 10,000 feet Severe anxiety left Eva unable to leave home, until working with horses helped rebuild her life. Anxiety and equine therapy · Torquay
Ronnie is taking on a Halloween toddle Ronnie spent much of his first two years in hospital. Now he is taking on a Halloween toddle. Kidney and bladder condition · Airedale
Mandy is exploring nature again Multiple sclerosis and arthritis severely limited Mandy's mobility, but an off-road wheelchair restored her independence and outdoor adventures. Multiple sclerosis and mobility · UK
Sofia is building a life as an artist Forced from home after coming out as trans, Sofia found safe housing and is building a future as an artist. Youth homelessness · Manchester
Jenson reached leukaemia remission After a leukaemia diagnosis turned four-year-old Jenson's life upside down, hospital play specialists helped him face treatment into remission. Childhood leukaemia · Bradford
Max shows his scars with pride After severe scald burns as a toddler, Max had to relearn how to walk and embrace his scars. Burn injuries · Ipswich
Osian stepped onto the stage After years of homelessness and loss, Osian found acting and stepped onto the professional stage. Homelessness and adult learning · Cardiff
Naomi is running an ultra marathon Naomi is taking on a 100km ultra marathon across the Peak District for her mum, who lives with multiple sclerosis. Multiple sclerosis
Craig walks the West Highland Way Craig is walking the West Highland Way for his baby nephew Henry, who was diagnosed with Prader-Willi syndrome. Prader-Willi syndrome
Yasmin is swimming 100 miles After her close friends lost their baby boy, Yasmin committed to swimming 100 miles across November. Baby loss
Harvey is running a 10K every day After his mother-in-law Judi died, Harvey set out to run 31 consecutive daily 10Ks to support the hospice that cared for her. Hospice care
Carolyn is taking on a marathon Carolyn survived anorexia with her wife Sadie's help. Now, after losing Sadie to the illness, she is taking on a marathon. Eating disorders · UK
Henry is climbing the Three Peaks After losing his Nana, Henry plans to climb the Three Peaks across three consecutive days with his dad. Hospice care · UK
Toby is training for offshore racing Toby started sailing dinghies at eight. Now he is training to compete in a 695-nautical-mile offshore race. Youth sailing
Helen is riding ahead of the Tour pros Helen is preparing to cycle the UK stages of the Tour de France Femmes ahead of the professional peloton for Cure Leukaemia. Blood cancer · Peak District
Gareth is tackling ten challenges Gareth is marking ten years working at a children's hospice by taking on ten endurance and community challenges. Children's hospice care · UK
Jerry is cycling London to Paris After losing his mum to cancer, Jerry is preparing to cycle 245 miles from London to Paris in 24 hours. Hospice care
Kaeli is running the London Marathon Seventeen years after surviving gang rape at sixteen, Kaeli is preparing to run the London Marathon. Sexual violence support
Luke's friends are running 40 miles Luke's Phys Club are running 40 miles across Devon and Somerset to honour their friend Luke, who died of bowel cancer. Bowel cancer · Lympstone
Meet Chloe After surviving childhood abuse and rebuilding her life, Chloe is taking on a five-kilometre open-water swim. Childhood sexual abuse
Aiden is heading to conservatoire Aiden first picked up an instrument at seven. A decade later, he is preparing for music conservatoire. Music education · Glasgow
Geoff is flying planes Geoff grew up believing his disabilities would keep him grounded. Now he flies planes and serves on Aerobility's board. Physical disability · UK
Holli is recording her harp album Holli once hid behind her harp when feeling shy. Now she is a professional harpist recording an album. Autism and music · Birmingham
Ophelia made the UK Official Charts Facing personal upheaval, Ophelia turned to complex piano compositions. Now her debut fusion album has entered the official charts. Music and mental health · UK
James caught his first wave Severe anxiety and school avoidance left James isolated at home. Catching his first wave helped him turn things around. Youth mental health
Alis runs a monthly supper club Asylum seekers at risk of losing work skills gain kitchen training and practical experience at Alis's monthly supper club. Refugee support · Cardiff
Mark hosts dinners for his neighbours Mark hosts neighbours facing soaring food prices and loneliness for a free three-course hot meal and company. Food poverty · Newcastle
Charlie is winning on the ice Charlie spent years sofa surfing and facing mental health crises. Today he has a secure flat and wins ice skating competitions. Youth homelessness · Sheffield
Liyuu is training as an opera singer Growing up in foster care and facing homelessness, Liyuu pushed into classical music and is now training as an opera singer. Music education · London
Matthew grew an award-winning garden Matthew turned a derelict yard into an award-winning vegetable patch to support his recovery from alcohol addiction. Addiction recovery · Keighley
Kate is training for endurance events Grief and addiction cost Kate her teaching career and home. In supported housing, she began rebuilding her life. Addiction and homelessness · Swindon
Josh is back cooking for his family After surviving leukaemia and a brain clot, Josh is back on his feet, in high school, and cooking for his family. Childhood leukaemia · Manchester
Keith turns his home into a light show After seeing the care his boss received, Keith turned his home into an elaborate musical Christmas light show to fundraise. Hospice care · Basingstoke
Sherelle is making her debut album Sherelle balanced retail shifts with late-night gigs before leaving work behind to focus on her debut album full time. Arts and music · Birmingham
Kelsey completed a marathon Chronic illness left Kelsey using a wheelchair. Partnered with an assistance dog named Hamble, she regained her mobility and completed a marathon. Chronic illness · Manchester
Thomas is swimming every week After a spinal cord injury left Thomas reliant on a ventilator, he is now swimming every week. Spinal cord injury · Nottinghamshire
Joel walked across London After fleeing Nigeria for organising a Pride protest, Joel rebuilt his life as an activist and set out to walk across London. Refugee support · York
Faisal rebuilt his life After decades dealing with drug addiction and prison, Faisal rebuilt his life and reconnected with his sons and grandchildren. Addiction recovery · Swansea
Bruce tows his own ventilator Bruce survived open-chest surgery at nine days old, and now tows his own ventilator while playing at home. Complex medical needs · UK
Annie is holding onto everyday life Annie thought hospice care would mean the end. With specialist pain relief, she is holding onto everyday life. Metastatic breast cancer
Chris is back playing sport After a car crash destroyed Chris's right eye, complex surgery helped him rebuild his sight and return to sport. Eye injury recovery · Basingstoke
Steve is refurbishing a recovery home In 1998, Steve was in recovery. Twenty-eight years later, he is refurbishing the resettlement house to help others rebuild their self-worth. Addiction recovery
Beb grows giant pumpkins each year After losing her husband Eric to pancreatic cancer, Beb grows a giant pumpkin each year to raise money in his memory. Pancreatic cancer · Shrewsbury
Charlie is boxing for his nan To honour their late nan on her birthday, Charlie is stepping into a boxing ring to take punches for cancer research. Cancer research
A family is lighting up tractors A family in Alne are decorating dozens of tractors with tinsel and lights to thank the hospital caring for their son. Children's hospital care · Alne
Paul is walking 117 miles Paul lives with arthritis and is taking on a 117-mile walk along Offas Dyke Path to support others with the condition. Arthritis · UK
Karis-Joy is climbing Kilimanjaro Inspired by her brother, university student Karis-Joy is preparing to climb Mount Kilimanjaro for adults with learning disabilities. Learning disabilities
Buzz is taking on a triple challenge Buzz sees young people thrive with school support. Now Buzz is taking on a massive triple challenge for their futures. Disability equality · UK
JJ is running the London Marathon After fearing his baby son faced a degenerative brain disease, JJ is preparing to run the London Marathon. Leukodystrophy · UK
Nicolas is training for London After an assault left Nicolas blind in one eye, he decided to take on the London Marathon. Sight loss · London
Regan is running London to Brighton Regan is training to run 100 kilometres in a single day from London to Brighton in memory of both parents. Hospice care · London
Lucy is taking on the London Marathon Lucy is taking on the London Marathon at 23, the exact age her dad was when a rugby accident changed his life. Spinal cord injury · London
Hannah is running for Ukraine Hannah saw the reality of war during visits to Ukraine. Now she is running her third marathon to send aid. Ukraine humanitarian aid · UK
Benjamin is running 25 half marathons After running the London Marathon in a parrot suit, Benjamin is tackling 25 half marathons for his son. Duchenne muscular dystrophy · UK
Lauren is walking Hadrian's Wall Hiking Honeys Lauren, Emily and Jess are walking 84 miles along Hadrian's Wall across seven days for causes close to them. Domestic abuse · UK
Katie is running the London Marathon Katie's family faced broken sleep and constant alarms after Eddie's diagnosis. Now she is training for the London Marathon. Type 1 diabetes · Guildford
Rob is aiming for the London Marathon Told by a specialist never to run again, Rob refused to quit and is aiming for the 2027 London Marathon. Disability inclusion
Lisa is taking on 26 miles at 61 After cancer treatment, chronic spinal pain and fifteen years away from distance running, Lisa is taking on 26 miles at 61. Vulnerable women · Bristol
Vicky is walking 182 miles After losing her son Dan, Vicky needed a reason to get out of bed. Now she is walking 182 miles. Bereavement · UK
James is running the London Marathon After three operations for a detached retina stopped him from exercising, James is preparing for the London Marathon. Retinal detachment · UK
Steve is running three distance races Years after hospital staff saved his newborn daughter, Steve is taking on three long-distance races to give back. Children's hospital care · Derby
Jordan is tackling the Three Peaks Jordan, Brandon, Tom and Grace are tackling the Three Peaks in 24 hours after hospice care supported Jordan's grandad through cancer. Hospice care
Sophie is walking 50 kilometres After Rape Crisis supported Sophie through court proceedings and trauma, she is preparing to walk 50 kilometres for fellow survivors. Sexual violence support · Bath
Sergio is running marathons for life After running six World Marathon Majors in memory of his daughter Alice, Sergio has committed to running for life. Youth dance · UK
Alex signed up for a fitness race After a stroke took half of their mother's sight, Alex set a target to finish a fitness race in under ninety minutes. Visual impairment · Derbyshire
Nathan runs endurance challenges Deb supported Nathan at every single running event. Now he runs endurance challenges in her memory. Hospice care
Danielle signed up for the marathon Danielle only completed Couch to 5K months ago. Now she is training to run the London Marathon for her mum. Hospice care · UK
Daniel takes on a 60km challenge Daniel is taking on six consecutive endurance efforts to remember his friend Nils and bring people together. Bowel cancer · Westmorland
Siân takes on the Three Peaks Siân is taking on the National Three Peaks Challenge in memory of her brother Oliver, who lived with epidermolysis bullosa. Epidermolysis bullosa · UK
Chantelle is racing for her choir Chantelle could barely speak when her impediment peaked, until singing with a local choir completely unlocked her voice. Speech impediment
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