Adam’s fundraising story: The TCS London Marathon 2025
Adam and his wife Charlotte experienced their loss in 2023, during a time when they felt very alone. In 2024, they were blessed with the arrival of their son, Wren. Adam decided to run the 2025 London Marathon to raise awareness for the Miscarriage Association, in the hope that others going through the heartbreak of pregnancy loss wouldn't have to face it alone.
Organisations like the Miscarriage Association are there to support you in your hour of need.
I’ve always been a keen runner and have previously run for various charities, but I’ve always said I would want to raise money for a charity that has personally impacted my life, or one I could truly relate to. When the opportunity came to apply for the 2025 London Marathon, I immediately began searching for a charity that supports people navigating the journey of miscarriage. That’s when I found the Miscarriage Association, and I’m forever grateful I did. This achievement will stay with me forever, and I’m incredibly proud.
In 2023, my wife Charlotte and I discovered we were expecting our first child. It was a moment filled with excitement and anticipation. But after what felt like just a few short weeks, we were devastated to learn we were experiencing a miscarriage. That sudden shift—from being on top of the world to facing such heartbreak—was a rollercoaster of emotions that we simply weren’t prepared for and didn’t know how to process.
As we tried to navigate that difficult time, it felt like all we had was each other. If I’d known about the Miscarriage Association back then, I absolutely would have reached out. Their guidance and support would have meant so much and perhaps helped us better understand what we were going through.
In 2024, we were blessed to welcome our little boy, Wren, into the world. He’s changed our lives in countless ways, and we’ll be forever thankful that he arrived happy and healthy. Once we had time to settle into life as new parents, I felt ready to take on a new challenge—the London Marathon 2025. I knew I wanted to run not just to raise funds, but more importantly, to raise awareness. Awareness is so important, because if Charlotte and I had known about the Miscarriage Association, I’m certain they could have offered the support and guidance we needed during our loss.
More people than we ever realised have gone through this experience. That’s why I felt so strongly about spreading awareness and letting others know they don’t have to go through it alone. Organisations like the Miscarriage Association are there to support you in your hour of need. When I received the call in late 2024 to say I’d been accepted onto the team, I couldn’t have been happier. I was determined to make this one count.
I trained harder than I ever have, covering every base. I pushed my fundraising into new areas too, including bake sales, which I’d never done before. It was a challenge to balance training with a full-time job and being a present father and husband, but I knew that running 26.2 miles and reaching my fundraising goal wouldn’t happen from the sofa!
Karn and Emma were fantastic from the start, always supportive, providing materials and answering any questions I had. It was such a boost to see them just after mile 17, it gave me the motivation I needed to push through the rest of what turned out to be a really hot and tough day! Having friends and family around the course made all the difference too. Believe me, there are moments when you really need that extra lift.
If you’re thinking about taking on your own challenge, no matter what it is, and are considering supporting the Miscarriage Association—don’t hesitate. Get involved. Every step of the way is worth it. Running the London Marathon was truly one of the best experiences of my life, and I’m so thankful everything came together just as I’d hoped.
I’ll be forever grateful to Karn, Emma, and the team for giving me the opportunity to raise awareness and support the Miscarriage Association at the London Marathon 2025. Thank you!
