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Alexander Powel

TCS London Marathon 2025

Help me reach my goal of £2,500

I’m fundraising for my dad, Roy Powel, who lived with Parkinson’s for 7 years and passed away recently.

Thank you for visiting my fundraising page. My beloved dad, Roy Powel, passed away due to complications from Parkinson’s disease. He was a wonderful father, husband and friend to many over the years, and we miss him very much already.

Parkinson’s is a tough disease. Over time, it can rob you of your mobility, cognitive ability, social interactions and independence. It hasn’t got a cure, and the only prevalent treatment is medication to manage symptoms. Medical research is urgently needed to help the thousands living or yet to live with this disease.

To help raise money for this cause and in memory of my dad, I am running my first marathon, the TCS London Marathon 2025. Please support me, dad and Parkinson’s with your sponsorship. 

The money raised will help fund groundbreaking research and change the lives of the Parkinson's community. 

Please help me
reach my goal

Raised

£4,905 + £ 953.80 GiftAid

My Goal

£2,500

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My updates

Well that didn’t go to plan 🏥

Tuesday 29th Apr
So there I was, lying in a medical tent in my underwear, covered head to toe on ice, surrounded by paramedics, not knowing what was going on 🥵🧊 Unfortunately, today did not go as hoped. I ended up collapsing with severe heat stroke just after 31km. The awesome St John’s Ambulance team took amazing care of me and got my temperature down from 40.9C to 38.5C in half an hour, which prevented any permanent damage. But I was very unwell and directed to A&E for tests. Needless to say, I’m gutted. I was determined to push through and keep going, but ultimately by body just is not well designed for temperature regulation. I want to say a MASSIVE thank you for every who support me before and after, and to everyone who donated. We raised an incredible amount of money for charity! I’ll get my marathon redemption soon (somewhere cold) - watch this space!

One week to go, and just one training run left!

Sunday 20th Apr
Hopefully, 7 days from now I’ll have a rehydrating beer in hand and London Marathon completed! 

If you’re watching on TV or want to track progress on the TCS London Marathon App, search for my name or bib number 51620. Thanks for all the support so far!

Longest Training Run (32km) Complete - Just 3 Weeks to Go!

Sunday 6th Apr
Very much looking forward to the Marathon in three weeks time! Though, right now my legs feel like they’d rather not think about running again! If you’re in London on Sunday 27th, please come along and join the crowds of supporters - it’s an awesome atmosphere! Ps. I’d like to thank the weather for being so kind the past few weeks 😎

Thank you to my sponsors

£50

Christina Smith

Well done Alex and we were so sorry to hear what happened. What spirit you have. Your Dad would be so proud of you. Take care, Crissy & Terry xx

£20

Maria Usmani

£20

Wendy Thornton Clark

Didn’t know you were running Alex - many congrats and hope you managed any personal targets aimed for?! Xxx

£20

Belinda Smith

Amazing achievement alex

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Jane Denaman

Well done Alex. I also have family with Parkinson so this is so important and you Dad will be so proud of you I am sure. Jane x

£100

Phoebe

I’m so proud of you for committing to training for this marathon and raising so much money for an incredible cause! Looks like we’ll have to give the Norway marathon a shot next…

£20

Jodie And Andy

Hope it went well Alex! Jodie & Andy x

£20

Henry Bell

£30

Jack & Anna

Good luck Alex, you got this! A great effort for a great cause. Jack & Anna

£50

Abi Tarran-jones

Hope you enjoyed it Alex. Your dad will be so proud. Sending lots of love Abi, Heather, Matilda and Arlo

£30

Elizabeth Ford

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Arun Malik-mclean

Alex, best of luck and well done for supporting such a great cause

£20

Patricia Harland

I didn’t know you were running, Alex Good for you, I hope it has gone well. Bless you.

£20

Sarah Smith

Amazing running young man- you’re a star!

£50

Thomas Hayes

Good Luck Alex, I am sure you will cross the finish line in record time today.

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Vicki Tully

Best of luck to you Alex! Go smash it! 👊🏼

£20

Clara & Dylan

Good luck Alex!! Such an incredible cause and we’ll be cheering you on the whole way!

£25

Kelsey Cook

Good luck!! You will crush it:)

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Helen Scivier

The hardest part of training is behind you Alex! Enjoy the victory lap!!

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Dino

What a special cause - you have got this, Alex!

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Ruth Hughes

Hi Alex I work with Juliette - she passed on your details Very best of luck tomorrow A very worthy cause Enjoy the event Best of luck 🍀

£50

Henny & Alex

We’re rooting for you!! Enjoy every second. Lots of love, Henny & Alex xxx

£50

Chantal Whitfield

Good luck! I’ll be cheering you on and ready with a clean t shirt and socks at the finish!

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Aidan Tarran-jones

Smash it mate! 👊

£10

Victoria Croshaw

Good luck Alex, you will smash it!!

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Hannah James

Enjoy it all! You’re gonna smash it!

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Livvy And Rowls

Masses of luck Alex - incredible effort for a brilliant cause. Well done and huge good luck!! Xx

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Sarah Powel

Go Alex go go go! you can do this you have trained so hard and given it your usual million percent. Your dad knew you were going to run this marathon for Parkinson’s a cause close to all our hearts. he was so proud of you so am I, wishing you lots of luck, 🍀 lots of love Mum xxx❤️go smash it!

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Hannah & Andrew

Go smash it! You’ve got this every step of the way. You’ve trained so so hard for this, we are all envious of your dedication. We’re all so proud of you and what an amazing cause….Dad would be in awe. GOOD LUCK! We know you don’t do things by halves, but look after yourself around the course and remember to breath. GO POWEL GO!! Xxxxx

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Mark Jackson

Good luck Alex! So sorry to hear about your Dad. I will be out supporting on the course. I will be looking out for you!

£100

Ash Tarran-jones

Great cause and in memory of a great man. Good luck!

£20

Kirsty Scivier

Good luck Alex! You will be amazing!

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Annette Scivier

Enjoy the day, you know the way . Roy is well remembered, it's a challenging disease xxx

£26

Ollie And Emily

Good luck

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Henry Young

Smash it but most importantly enjoy it!

£100

Rowan Powel

Good luck today Alex! Lots of love from Rowan, Chris, Charlotte and Ben xxxx

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Emily, Lee & Matilda

We will be cheering you on from Sussex! Your dad would be so proud! Xxx

£50

Neil Burns

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Amelia

Massive good luck!!

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Juliette And Peter

Go Alex. Looking forward to cheering you on especially at the finish line. We were so privileged to know your Dad. He would be so proud.

£20

Jacob And Sophie

Dear Alex, go and smash it on Sunday! We are so proud of you and we know your wonderful Dad would be too. Lots of love, Jacob and Sophie xxx

£30

Ros And Alan Clark

Good luck Alex. Fantastic cause in memory of your wonderful Dad. Well done. Best wishes Ros and Alan Clark.

£30

James Pollard

£30

Suzy Monro

Good luck for the big run love Suzy Emily and Margy

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Matt Shields

Good luck Mr Powel! Smash it!

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Egil Og Marie Oaland

Good race for a very good reason😊

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James & Steph

Wishing you all the best - no that you need it! Such a great cause. Your dad would be very proud and I’m sure will be there in spirit to spur you on. Have a great run and enjoy the day!

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Mark Knight

The whole of Ashurst is cheering you on.

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Jill Mcfee

Good luck Alex! Great thing to do in Roy’s memory. Lots of love!

£50

William Woods

Good luck Alex - it’s a great thing that you are doing - Roy was a wonderful man and you must miss him terrible

£50

Rinesh Sheth

Good luck Alex! And most importantly, enjoy the experience!

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Jazmine Eastall

Rooting for you! And hope you enjoy the experience!

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Rhea Patel

Good luck Alex, you’ve got this!!

£50

Sepi

Amazing thing to do, you will smash it no doubt my friend.

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George And Rose

Good luck!! A great cause in memory of a lovely man! We will be cheering you on on Sunday!!

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Jc Mustill

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Ben Carter

You’re going to smash it! A fantastic cause. Enjoy and remember don’t go out too fast (and when you see Canary Wharf for the first time - the docklands is still 5 miles away!)

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Sally F

Good Luck Alex! Wonderful cause. I'm sure it will mean a lot to cross the line.

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Alex Foster

Good luck mate !

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Cheryl Morris-lewis

Alex, best of luck!

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Alyx Gregory

Good luck, Alex!! Great cause. You will smash it - see you out there!!

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Ian Hill

Best of luck Alex, from Ian & Nicky

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Mark Fischel & Izzy Lyons

Hi Alex, Feeling excited to be the ones to take you over the target! This is a double whammy: 1) wishing you a very happy 30th birthday, and 2) saying thank you to Roy for all the amazing memories, which we will always cherish. I will always be thankful to have met such a kind soul and a true gentleman with a wicked sense of humour. I will miss him very much. Congrats on doing this for him and for Parkinson’s Best of luck in the Marathon - hoping you get some good Strava stats out of it, All our love, Mark & Izzy

£50

Martin Tarran-jones

Good work Alex and a great cause!

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Annie, James And Maximus

Good luck Alex!! Fantastic cause, can be on hand for blister-popping services afterwards should you require it.. x

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Julie And Roy

Good luck Alex. We are all very proud of you running to raise funds for this amazing charity in memory of your Dad who was such a great friend to us.

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Amy Irvine

Good luck Alex, and for excellent cause - See you on the start line!! 🏃‍♀️ 🏃‍♀️

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Isla Wilson

Good luck Alex!

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Margaret Whitfield

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Michael & Ruth

£20

Aileen C

Good luck Alex and a great cause 👏🏻

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Anonymous

Sorry to hear of Roy’s passing - lovely man. Have a good run Alex.🤞

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Hayley

You got this Powely. Roy would be so proud of you for taking on this crazy challenge (and we all think you’re pretty great too). I’lll be cheering for you from across the Atlantic, let’s gooooooooo

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Philippa Hutter

Good Luck Alex! Thinking of you all love Lawrence and Philippa xx

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Sue & Paul Erricker

Good luck Alex, sorry we won’t be there to cheer you on. A great charity, your Dad was a wonderful man & would have been so proud of you

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Michelle Syred

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Coralie Hooper

Good luck Alex! Great cause! Your dad was a very special man! 💖

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Anonymous

Good Luck. Run fast

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Joana Santos-ruess And Frederick Ruess

Best of luck, Alex! We will be supporting you every step of the way.

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George B

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Anonymous

Good luck! Very impressed by the running and by the cause :)

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Douglas Kean

Good luck Alex. Roy would be proud.

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Simon

Good luck Alex - an amazing effort in support of a fantastic cause in memory of a wonderful man. Enjoy it!!

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Andrew Rolland

Good luck Alex ❤️

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Nigel And Caroline Croy

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Nigel & Jacky Boorman

In fond memory of Roy, a colleague for many years. Our best wishes to Alex for the marathon.

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Allan Family

Run well Alex, your lovely Dad will be there in spirit! X

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Tom Pattinson

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Fay Bishop

Good luck Alex! I hope you reach your target. So sorry for your devastating loss. Lots of love to you all Fay xxx

£30

John Ford

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Howard Chick

To remember and help, kind regards

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Mark & Emma Knight

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Daryl Nicholson

Dear Sarah and family… For all our tomorrows we remember those of yesterday. Thinking of you Daryl and family

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Alison

In memory of your wonderful father , a calm , kind , thoughtful gentleman

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Mandy & The Hedley Family

Good luck Alex, such a good cause and in memory of dear Roy. Love from Mandy & the Hedleys x

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Mike & Trish Harrison

Good luck with your fundraising. We’ll be thinking of you and the family on the day xxx

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J&g

With best wishes to you and the Powel family

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Louise Langford

Good luck Alex. Great thing to do in memory of your lovely dad. Thinking of your all, Steve & Louise xx

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Pat Carey

In memory of a lovely man - love Pat Carey

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Graham Carey

Remembering all the good times with Roy - best wishes for the run Alex. Love from all the Carey’s

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Abece

We at ABECE send our condolences to you and your family.

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Gary Austin

Condolences to you all Alex

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Suzanne & Barry

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Marczak Family

Good Luck Alex, it’s so important to raise awareness of such a devastating disease xxxx

£50

Ellie Baldry

So sorry to hear about the loss of your dad. Our thoughts are with you.

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Anonymous

Sorry to hear your loss

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Marianne Idsøe Bakke

A great man ❤️

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Katie Dale

Good luck Alex! I hope you smash this fundraising target and do everyone proud 🥰

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Torhild L Rørheim

Your father was a lovely man❤️❤️❤️

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Clare Baker

What an amazing kind act. Wishing you well. Thinking of you all Charlie and Clare xx

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Robin Idsø

From the Idsø Family

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Alexander Powel