Support Josh Spalding – London Marathon for Heart Cells Foundation

Josh ran the London Marathon on Sunday 26th April 2026 to support the Heart Cells Foundation as he wished to give back to the charity as thanks for funding the stem cell treatment that transformed his stepdad’s life — and to help more families access this groundbreaking therapy.

In Josh’s Own Words

This cause is deeply personal to me, my stepdad recently received life changing stem cell treatment funded by your charity at St Bartholomew’s Hospital and I can see the extraordinary difference your work makes. His recovery and renewed quality of life is already evident and a testament to the hope that Heart Cells Foundation brings to families like ours. Running the London Marathon in support of your mission would be my way of giving something back, to say thank you, to raise awareness and to help others access the same incredible treatment.

Cheers
Josh

Amount raised so far:

£3677.44

Great effort Scholes

Thomas Forder

Smash it!

Victoria Hodson

Great cause, good luck!

Roya Daneshi

Let me know if you want any tips on how to epically fail the London Marathon 🙂

Joseph Zipfel

What a great cause Josh! Good luck running the marathon!

Kelsey Chan

Amazing cause, good luck Scholesy boy!

Gary Woods

Good luck Josh, you’ll smash it!

Jennifer De Vere

Good luck Josh!!

Katie Wilson

How come you were never this fast for Brooklyn?

Ruairidh Nixon

Well Done on your amazing efforts, thank you for supporting The Heart Cells Foundation

Jenifer Rosenberg

Wishing you the very best of luck as you take on the incredible challenge of the London Marathon! 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️love Aunty Jo, John & Flynn xx

Joanne Hodgetts

Have fun mate. Claudio & Louise

Claudio Bernardo

Good luck Josh

Tracey Bell

🧡

Ashton Clayton

Good luck Spolli! Jack, Josie & Lyric

Jack Irwin

So proud of you! Love Connie & Chico xx

Constanza Magallon

A huge good luck to you Josh! An amazing cause, your stepdad must be very proud.

Ella Tennant

Run, Josh Run, Love Beth Dyson

Beth Dyson

Good luck Josh you’ve got this Babs & Simon x

Barbara Cornell

Brave man, great cause smash it Josh

L E HENSHALL

Great cause, go well mate – see you at the finish

Lewis Brown

GO SMASH IT MATE!!!

Luca Massaro

epic work Josh! good luck for the big day

Maddison Green

Try not to do a Paula Radcliffe! Smash it

Charlie Spalding

Good luck Josh!

Emily Hillier

Great cause all the best

Jaya Authunuri

A huge good luck josh! You will smash it! Xx

Hannah Brook

💪

Luciana Ponzetta

Remember its a marathon and not a sprint, you don’t have to come first ! Loads of luck Uncle J and Auntie D x

Jonathan Spalding

Go Josh ,running for a great cause.Enjoy the day and get a great time!

Richard Spalding

Proud of you. Smash it Josh!

Ben Smith

Good luck Josh, can’t wait to watch you on the BBC, Love Doreen x

Doreen
Good luck Josh. Thank you for supporting this amazing charity on our behalf.
Sue Dickinson

Go Josh Go

Tomas Magallon

Good luck mate! It looks like your training is going well so i’m expecting a big sub 3:00 from you. If not, I want a full refund.

Mr Danny Gorman

Best wishes Josh you will do great! Love Aunty Judy, Joseph and Simon xx

Judith Semourson

So kind of you to do this marathon in aid of Andy and the life saving treatment he has had. Best of luck Josh. Karen, Paul, Amber & Bailey

Paul Lockwood

Good luck Josh I wont say enjoy it but I know you’ll smash it and trust me the beer at the end tastes extra good 😃 xxx

B M Baker

Wishing you the best of luck from us all! You’ll smash it!

Lucy Jolliffe

Go on Josh lad 👊

William Clark

Good luck with the race, a great cause who have supported Andy & Sue through such hard times! Jack & Kelsey

Kelsey Chambers

Best of luck Josh!

Softcat Plc

Good luck Josh, you’ll smash it! (OCD making me round it up) x

Katie Smart

Thank you for supporting such an amazing cause! Best of luck this coming weekend!

Caroline Rhoades

Good luck mate, hope its going well. Up the ull!

Matt Staszkiewicz

Smash it spol. Bangarang on repeat. (Donated more than zip)

Andrew Smithson

Good luck Josh!

Chloe Flevill

Go for it mate, good luck 🙂

Lewis Bigham
Just dont embarrass me out there kid
Andy Rogers

Good luck Josh! Go smash it 🙂

Nicola Amidulla

Well in Josh!!

Anna Maher

Go Josh!

Tessa Godfrey

Good luck Josh!

R Dickinson

Good luck Josh love Claire, Craig & the gang x

Claire, Craig and Gang

Please note – the donations and messages aren’t update instantly, any new messages and donations will appear in due course.

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