A SOLIHULL man has will be one of 14 runners to take on the 2026 London Marathon in aid of University Hospital’s Birmingham Charity.
Daniel Rusby will be running in memory of his son Marshall who was born prematurely at 600grams with a large probability of not surviving his first 24hrs.
So far he has completed 88 half marathons, 10 Marathons, and two ultra marathons since 2022 in his quest to raise £10,000 for Heartlands Hospital’s Neonatal Unit.
Daniel said: “Marshall should not have made it 24 hours but thanks to the love, care and support of some of the most amazing human beings I’ve ever had the privilege to meet, my son’s life was saved on multiple occasions.
“He had grown to four pounds and was breathing on his own in a cot looking to be discharged the following week.
“Unfortunately, he got an infection in his stomach and was unable to be moved for surgery. The infection took Marshall straight back to heaven within hours.”
Daniel stayed at the hospital for four months where staff became part of the family.
He said, “I’m truly blessed to have had the support from the staff I did over those four months. I would have been lost without them.”
Daniel is filming his training journey to the 2026 London Marathon.
Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham Charity, Heartlands Hospital Charity, Good Hope Hospital Charity and Solihull Hospital Charity have a variety of fundraising activities and events taking place throughout the year and are encouraging their supporters to ‘do more in 2026’ to help their local hospitals.
Anyone who has a New Year’s resolution to try something new or take on a challenge the hospital charity has plenty of ideas to get involved with from skydives and Sahara treks, to Tough Mudders and marathons.
The hospital charity is also holding social events, including Michelin Star meals, food mystery tours and pub quizzes throughout the year.
Fundraising can be for a ward or department of your choice at your local hospital and all the money you raise will go towards helping patients, their families and staff.
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