TCS LONDON MARATHON 2026

After several years applying, we have finally been allotted 1 charity slot for the 2026 London Marathon. We have chosen Amy George to represent Sasha Would’ve Loved It and to raise as much money & awareness for the charity. Amy is one of Sasha’s dearest cousins who is determined to keep Sasha’s spirit alive and push herself out of her comfort zone, starting her training from scratch. Amy’s sunshine personality brought Sasha so much joy in their years spent growing up together and has created invaluable memories to hold onto to push her through every minute and mile of the marathon.

AMY’S STORY

I am running the 2026 TCS London Marathon in memory of my beloved cousin, Sasha. Sasha was diagnosed with a rare form of liver cancer in 2013 when she was just 17 years old. Sasha then went on to fight the toughest battle of her life for 2 years straight, undergoing major surgeries and numerous rounds of chemotherapy. Sadly Sasha lost her battle to cancer in 2015 at the age of 19.

I will be running for a charity called Sasha Would’ve Loved It. This charity was created by my Auntie Michelle, Sasha’s mum, back in 2018. After several years of applying for a space, they have been given one slot for the 2026 TCS London Marathon, which I have been lucky enough to be chosen. Sasha Would’ve Loved It raises money to help other teenagers and young adults, like Sasha, who are facing cancer. The money goes towards self care packages, experiences and much more for teenagers, young people and their families in Cornwall who are fighting this battle.

This is a charity very close to my heart. Anyone who knew Sasha would know she herself would never run more than 5K and will most likely be laughing at the thought of me attempting to run a marathon. Sasha was such a vibrant splash of life, fighting until the end, so I thought the least I could do to raise as much awareness is run 26.2 miles and push myself out of my comfort zone.

I am so grateful to anyone who can spare any amount of money to donate towards this wonderful cause. Every penny helps.

Thank You, Amy.

COFFEE MORNING - SATURDAY 7TH MARCH

Join us in support of our 2026 London Marathon runner, Amy, in her fundraising for Sasha Would’ve Loved It. Cakes will be supplied by Amy’s friends and family as well as a few familiar favourites from Sasha Would’ve Loved It cafe. Thank you to everyone for their continued support for our cause. If you are unable to attend but would love to donate to our Amy, she also has a just giving page active.

FOR SASHA, ON HER 30TH BIRTHDAY

As I sit here on your 30th birthday, I think of you and all the things you’d have to say, All the things we’d talk about, Like when we were young, wild and messing about.

I think about the memories we’ve missed, The years that never got to exist. I was fifteen when the world turned cold, Too young to carry a loss that heavy to hold.

You were seventeen when the fight began, So brave, so strong, more than anyone planned. For two long years, you stood your ground, Even when life tried to knock you down.

You were nineteen when you had to rest, After giving it everything you had left. And somehow, through all that you went through, You showed us what strength really looks like too.

Now I'm twenty-five, still finding my way, Still missing you every single day. Older than you ever got to be, Yet you’re still right here, running with me.

This year. I’ll run for you, Sasha , my guide, Through London streets with you right by my side. When my legs are tired, my breathing tight, I’ll think of your courage and keep you in sight.

Each mile a promise, each step for you, For the fight you fought, for the strength you knew.

And when I cross that finish line, I’ll feel you there, right alongside mine. Rolling your eyes, that knowing grin, Like you always did - “took you long enough” again.

Happy 30th birthday, forever my part - I carry you always, right here in my heart.