It's a Marathon year, not a sprint....!

Apr 27, 2025

It's a Marathon year, not a sprint....!

It's a Marathon year, not a sprint....!

Sarah & Ian Courts

This year will be 20 years since I lost my mother to Breast Cancer, it is also 5 years since Ian lost his Dad to Cancer, and 4 years since we lost our wonderful cousin Amy to Sarcoma.

Every family, friend and life we know has been touched by a story of Cancer. Every mile we run, we are grateful to know that we can not only run, but also that we can go home to our family and our boys, in the knowledge that others can't and their lives have been cut short.

Ian and I will be running to raise money for causes that are dear to our hearts, being Cancer Research UK, Sarcoma UK, and the Ruth Strauss Foundation, a charity that Ian volunteers for that raises money for non-smoking lung cancers, and pre-bereavement counselling.

During 2024, and into 2025, both Ian and I will be aiming to complete the following events:

1) The Windsor Easter 50km Ultra Marathon - tick... done!
2) The 110km run round the Isle of Wight Challenge - tick.... done.... recovering!
3) The New York Marathon - 3rd November 2024
4) The London Marathon - 27th April 2025.

Then we will have cup of tea, and a sit down.

Please help us to remember and recognise the kindness, intelligence and fun-loving spirit of the people that inspired us all to embrace life fully. Please help us to make every mile count!

With love, Sarah & Ian

Supporting

Sarcoma UK Logo
Sarcoma UK

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Sarcoma UK is a national charity that funds vital research, offers support for anyone affected by sarcoma cancer and campaigns for better treatments. It is the only cancer charity in the UK focusing on all types of sarcoma.

Cancer Research UK Logo
Cancer Research UK

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Cancer Research UK is the world's leading charity dedicated to research on the causes, treatment and prevention of cancer. Every donation helps to beat cancer.

Ruth Strauss Foundation Logo
Ruth Strauss Foundation

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Fighting the lung cancers you don’t hear about. Supporting the suffering you don’t see.

Supporters 118

  • K

    4 months

    Kate and Andy

    Congratulations both of you. Top effort and times.

    £ 20.00

    (+£5.00) Gift Aid
  • N

    4 months, 1 week

    Ness, Ian, Alex and Fin

    Amazing achievement for well deserved charities. You are inspirational Sarah and Ian! Xx

    £ 30.00

  • L

    4 months, 1 week

    Leah and Glen Cronin

    This is amazing you guys! Xx

    £ 50.00

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  • T

    4 months, 1 week

    The Carter’s

    Good luck in NYC! You guys are amazing 🤩

    £ 100.00

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  • T

    4 months, 1 week

    The Woods

    Good luck this weekend !!

    £ 25.00

    (+£6.25) Gift Aid
  • A

    4 months, 1 week

    Andy Tee

    Good luck Team Courts!

    £ 50.00

  • P

    8 months, 1 week

    Paul M

    You guys are an inspiration. Thank you for making all of us realize we can do more. No excuses.

    £ 200.00

  • U

    8 months, 3 weeks

    Urvi Patel

    Incredible effort Team Courts ! Amazing effort for wonderful causes. ❤️

    £ 50.00

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  • M

    9 months

    Matt W

    Congratulations on yet another Superbru win !!

    £ 10.00

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  • L

    9 months

    Lawrence

    Can’t be bothered to think of a witty message. Just get it done!

    £ 50.00

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  • T

    9 months, 1 week

    The Wadeys

    Absolutely amazing effort guys!! Well done!

    £ 100.00

    (+£25.00) Gift Aid
  • A

    9 months, 1 week

    Andy Tee

    Stupid Superbru

    £ 10.00

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  • A

    9 months, 2 weeks

    Andy Tee

    Me again..

    £ 20.00

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  • M

    9 months, 2 weeks

    Matt W

    Congratulations on another Superbru win 😀

    £ 10.00

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  • M

    9 months, 2 weeks

    MilesandKay

    Amazing both of you!

    £ 100.00

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  • T

    9 months, 2 weeks

    Tatiana, Andrei, Ralph and Marcus

    Wow, you guys are amazing!! Well done on what you’ve achieved so far and best of luck with the rest of it👏👏👏

    £ 50.00

    (+£12.50) Gift Aid
  • A

    9 months, 3 weeks

    Amanda Kigel

    Go team Courts!!

    $ 100.00

  • J

    9 months, 3 weeks

    Jo

    You are both amazing!

    £ 50.00

  • T

    9 months, 3 weeks

    Tess & Chris

    Sarah and Ian, what an achievement! Congratulations to you both for such a worthy cause. You must officially be the fittest couple in Cobham! Xx

    £ 50.00

    (+£12.50) Gift Aid
  • V

    9 months, 3 weeks

    Vince Niblett

    Wonderful causes and a super challenge . Good luck

    £ 100.00

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  • M

    9 months, 3 weeks

    Millers

    A truly inspirational and admirable challenge.

    £ 50.00

  • L

    10 months

    Les, Ali, Liam, Dylan & Cocoa

    Wow amazing!! Good luck guys - we’ll be cheering you on all year!! Xoxo

    £ 100.00

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  • L

    10 months

    Liz and Robin Thurston

    What a brilliant achievement ! Congratulations !!

    £ 50.00

    (+£12.50) Gift Aid
  • S

    10 months

    Simon Clementson

    Congrats on the 2 runs completed so far and good luck with the future ones

    £ 50.00

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  • T

    10 months

    The Templers

    Well done guys, an amazing achievement.

    £ 50.00

    (+£12.50) Gift Aid
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£8,320.40

+ £906.25 Gift Aid

£15,000 target | 118 supporters

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Ruth Strauss Foundation

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