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Marathon Man Conquers All 39 English Counties for Charity
21 Sep
Summary
- Olly Brown completed marathons in all 39 historic English counties.
- He raised nearly £90,000 for the baby loss charity Tommy's.
- Each week, he was joined by someone from the county who experienced loss.
Olly Brown, a resident of Shrewsbury, has successfully concluded a remarkable 39-week marathon challenge across all of England's historic counties. His endeavor, which commenced on December 28th, culminated on September 19th in Norfolk, symbolizing a personal journey of remembrance and support.
Throughout this significant undertaking, Brown has generated close to £90,000 for Tommy's, a charity dedicated to supporting those affected by baby loss. This cause is deeply personal for Brown and his wife, who experienced a miscarriage in 2022. Their daughter has since been born, but the impact of loss prompted this extensive fundraising effort.
Each marathon was uniquely significant as Brown was accompanied by a local individual from the county who had personally experienced pregnancy or baby loss. He has characterized the 39-week challenge as an effort to replicate the nine-month pregnancy journey, acknowledging that not all pregnancies reach full term.
The substantial funds raised are expected to make a tangible difference, potentially funding 18 months of high-level research or three years of a PhD student's work into specific causes of baby loss, according to representatives from Tommy's.
