Graham goes the extra mile for Bristol Children’s Hospital

In May, fundraising hero Graham crossed the finish line of the Plymouth Half Marathon knowing his amazing efforts will help more children like his daughter Poppy.

Little Poppy and her twin sister Scarlett were born last year but unfortunately, Graham and Steph‘s joy soon turned to fear when 18 days later Poppy was rushed to Seahorse Paediatric Care Unit (PICU) at Bristol Children’s Hospital with bronchitis. She had been transferred from Barnstaple Hospital in a critical state.

Poppy finally made a recovery after a traumatising five days and multiple attempts to wean her from a ventilator. The incredible level of care the PICU team delivered throughout this time left such an impression on Graham that he knew he wanted to say thank you somehow.

Determined to make a difference, Graham dusted off his running shoes and entered his first ever half marathon. Despite the hot weather and only having returned to the UK from army deployment in the early hours beforehand, the thought of his brave Poppy and impact his efforts might have on other sick children kept Graham going until the finish line.

Finishing in less than two hours, we want to give Graham an almighty round of applause for his amazing achievement! We’re proud to call fantastic fundraisers such as him part of the family. Could you go the distance like Graham and support Bristol Children’s Hospital? Sign up to an event today!