Jon, a chef from the West Midlands, ran his first marathon to raise funds for Scoliosis Support & Research, inspired by his daughter Poppy, who was diagnosed with scoliosis before her first birthday. Battling the heat of the London Marathon, he raised over £3,000 for this important cause. In this episode, Jon shares his inspirational running story, the challenges of marathon training and race day, and the motivation behind running for charity fundraising. Perfect for runners, charity supporters, and anyone seeking a motivational first marathon journey. If you'd like to follow in Jon's footsteps and run your next event for Scoliosis Support & Research, or you're interested in one of the charity's London Marathon entries, email Will fundraising@ssr.org.uk. Thank you. To find out more about scoliosis head to https://ssr.org.uk For more podcasts head to https://www.sapphirerunningzone.com/podcasts. We have 3 channels, one on training and fundraising, this one on runner stories and a third for members only. If you'd to be the focus on one just let us know using the chat function on the homepage. PODCAST NOTES Keywords   London Marathon, Scoliosis, Charity, Running, Training, Family, Health, Personal Journey, Marathon Experience, Support   Summary   In this episode of the Runner Stories podcast, Tim interviews John, who shares his inspiring journey of running the London Marathon for Scoliosis Support and Research. John discusses the personal connection he has to the charity, as his daughter has been battling scoliosis since infancy. He reflects on the challenges of training for his first marathon, the importance of community support, and the emotional experience of race day. John's story highlights the intersection of personal struggle, family pride, and the drive to make a difference through running.   Takeaways John runs the London Marathon for Scoliosis Support and Research. His daughter has undergone multiple surgeries for scoliosis. John's motivation is to make his daughter proud. He started training later than most due to life commitments. Community support played a crucial role in his training. He balanced training with family responsibilities. John's longest training run was 16 miles on a treadmill. He experienced both highs and lows during his training journey. Race week was hectic but filled with excitement. The adrenaline at the start of the marathon was overwhelming. Titles   Running for a Cause: John's Marathon Journey   Sound Bites "I just had to keep an eye on it." "I wanted to do it for the charity." "It's just adrenaline rush, think." Chapters   Running for a Cause: John's Journey Training Trials: The Road to the Marathon Race Week: Preparing for the Big Day The Marathon Experience: From Start to Finish Fundraising Journey Social Media Strategies Persistence in Fundraising Future Aspirations