A message to our London Marathon runners

Published on 24 Apr 2025

This weekend, thousands of runners are taking on the London Marathon, pounding the pavements for incredible causes, just like ours.

Good luck from blind veteran Joan

Ettie, one of our incredible supporters taking on the London Marathon, is inspired by her amazing 100-year-old grandma, Joan.

In this short video, Joan is sending her best wishes to all the marathon runners.

A huge thank you to everyone running in support of our blind veterans. You make a real difference.

Meet some of our incredible runners. It's not too late to support their fundraising:

In the lead up to the 80th anniversary of VE Day, we are sharing inspiring stories of veterans like Joan.

Read about our amazing supporters like Ettie, each with their own unique story, and why they are fundraising for us.

War Horse illustrator Martin Impey has designed a collection of postcards inspired by our veterans' VE Day memories.