Support Robert Newman – London Marathon for Heart Cells Foundation

Robert Newman ran the TCS London Marathon on the 26th April 2026 for the Heart Cells Foundation to raise funds for the Heart Cells Foundation – the charity that saved his dad’s life.

Watch Robert’s Video

Robert has recorded a short video sharing why he is running and what this cause means to him and his family. Please watch and share to help raise awareness.

Please donate here to support Robert and do leave a message:

Amount raised so far:

£4097.25
Catherine Hartley

Hi Robert, met your dad recently at A and E. An incredible story and an incredible man. Good luck and please pass on my best to your Dad. Steve (The cyclist)

Stephen Walker

Fantistic charity, good luck

Shaun Tarlton

Best of luck for the training and the marathon!

Alexandre

Good Luck Rob, smash it

Brian Dimelow

Good luck, make sure you are fighting fit for the 24

John Gladman

Easy for you mate – I know you’ll smash it

Elliot Duff

Good luck and well done to a fantastic cause

Chris Stones

Full send T’Rob!

Niki Richardson

Good luck Rob, you can do it. Pleased your dad had such a positive outcome.

Steven Mitchell
Can’t tell you how proud I am of you Rob and can’t thank HCF enough for giving me my life back ❤️
Barry Newman

Lock in bro! Have a great run.

Samuel Douglas

Good luck Rob. Dad is so proud of you!!

Ann Harrison-Power

Good luck mate! You’re a star, and raising for a great cause. I’m sure Barry is dead proud, as am I!

James Permain

Good luck Robbo!

Luke Maxwell

Good luck Rob!

Steve Cutmore
Good luck Rob!!
Nick Colam

Have a great run today Rob.

Ian Williams
Wishing you well for the run
Sara
Good luck Robert
Scott Mearis

Well done Robert

K Flevill

Go on robbooo

Lewis Paxton-Fear

Go smash it lad

Bryce Jersing

Good luck Rob, you can do this x

Julie Taylor
Good luck Rob , your a true inspiration, make the old man proud!
Dean Foster

Go smash it, Rob

Gerard Sabate Arroyo
Darren Hope

Much love Rob! You did fantastic 🔥

James Collett

Enjoy the challenge!! Your Dad is the best!! 🎉🥳

Linda Watts

Good luck mate!

Adam Murphy

Awesome challenge

Stephen O'Boyle

Great cause thankyou

Lesley Hinton

See you there Rob🔥🔥

Fraser Brunton

Inspirational stuff, go Rob go!! Love, Henry & Lizzie

Henry Mansfield
Good Luck Rob 💪🏼your dad is a legend ❤️xxx
Janette Naylor
All the best boys incredable work
Christopher Johnston

Good luck 🙂

Jim Lyness

All the best mate! Hopefully join you for a few training miles

Harry Rowlings

Go for it Rob. Im sure you can run as fast as you can drive !

Claire Allon

Robert, it’s a great thing you’re doing to honour your Dad. We’ll be with you in spirit every step of the way. All our love Mandy, Phil, Dom and Jess

Amanda Moore

Well Done on your amazing efforts – thank you for supporting The Hearts Cells Foudnation

Jenifer Rosenberg

Very impressed by your dedication! Good luck!

Barley Collier

Good luck from Dave R

Dave Randle

Good luck Rob. Amazing cause

Will Tew

Well done Robert

Jonathan Wiggins

All the best Rob!

Chloe Flevill

Well done Rob

Susan Anguige

You’re going to smash the London Marathon!! What a great cause

Danielle Andrews

Good Luck!

Natasha Edwards

Best of luck Rob!

Andrew Mather

Good Luck Rob from all at G&B

M Tams

For a good cause mate

Robert Hutchinson

Proud of you Rob 🙏

Dante Dhillon

Well done mate

John Vigor

Beat Fraser or I want my money back

Jacob Harris

Nice work Robert!

James Allison

Proud of you brother

O G Welbourn
Good luck Rob. Baz is a great guy, we’re very happy he got his new stem cells!!!

From all the ex-racing Foxes

Claire Fox

Good luck robert baz is a top bloke

Danny Greaves

Good luck Rob! You will smash it, and for a great cause 🙂

Jas Presho

The best of luck

Kathryn Richards

Great cause Rob, so proud of you and I’m sure you’ll smash it x

Eileen Newman

All the best and have a safe run

Anthony Jones

Good luck pal

John Appleyard

You better win this Rob!!, like the whole thing!

Marc MacDonald

All the best fella!

David Kibler

Good Luck Rob I know you will smash it! Great challenge for you to take on but make sure you enjoy the day! We will b cheering for you. Love Sar, Les & Robbie. X🥰 for you!

Sarah Walker

Go beat Fraser

Elliot Alt

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

In Robert’s Own Words

“Hello my names Robert Newman and I’m running the London marathon to raise money for HeartCells foundation. The charity that saved my Dad’s life! About 10 years ago he was diagnosed with dilated cardiomyopathy and after a year or 2 of hunting around for a cure or some treatment we were stumped. Until he discovered HeartCells foundation through The One Show. Since having the treatment he’s gone from strength to strength and is now back working and doing all he can to raise money for this amazing charity. As a thank you I am also helping to raise money and awareness for the charity. Any donations you can provide will go towards developing the treatment further and eventually getting it approved for use by the NHS so anyone can have it as a routine treatment.”

Other Ways to Support

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