Emancipated Run Crew

The following message is from one of our treasured members about her amazing daughter Lila-our youngest member of ERC who was diagnosed with a little known condition called Cavernoma. Rachel and Lila will be climbing Mount Snowdon next weekend to raise funds for We would be grateful if you could support Lila by donating to her fundraising page 🔗 in bio🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾❤️

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Hi All,

As most of you will know Lila was diagnosed with a life changing condition last August and has been an absolute trooper in keeping her forward motion.

Lila and I will be climbing Snowden next Saturday to raise funds for the Cavernoma Alliance who have supported her and the family through the most extraordinary and challenging past 12 months.

Sharing details. Your support would be welcomed.

♥️♥️♥️

https://www.justgiving.com/page/lila-mcdonald-cavernoma-alliance-fundraiser?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=CL

The following message is from one of our treasured members about her amazing daughter Lila-our youngest member of ERC

Hi All,

As most of you will know Lila was diagnosed with a life changing condition last August and has been an absolute trooper in keeping her forward motion.

Lila and I will be climbing Snowden next Saturday to raise funds for the Cavernoma Alliance who have supported her and the family through the most extraordinary and challenging past 12 months.

Sharing details. Your support would be welcomed.

♥️♥️♥️

https://www.justgiving.com/page/lila-mcdonald-cavernoma-alliance-fundraiser?utm_medium=FR&utm_source=CL

Congratulations to the ERC Class of 2026 Marathon Runners

You ran the streets and earned that shiny medal.

Brenda Smith
Morline Thompson
Denise Stephenson
Destani Cleveland
Imani Graham
Bernie Siu
James Mensah
Chris Okeke
Daw’ud Lee
Joshua Leslie
Naomi Rumble
Fumi Ndlovu
Sheryne Shillingford-Reed
Yvette Taylor
John Collins
Alireza Datoo
Headley Duncan
Victoria McLeod-Gayle
Rochelle McFarlane
Omar Gayle
Jason Thompson
Nikki Bell
Louis Verna
Erin Clarke
Billie Grace Depra-Gaddy
Micheal Martinez
Trojan Gordon
Lionel Mullin
Mustafa Bojang
Curtis Alleyne

To our pacers who led the way and ensured that individuals were able to meet their targets:
Nina Ashton
James Benjamin
Hasan Hassan
Vinod Verma

To our volunteers, the backbone of every major event:
Claire Reid
Marsha Jackson
Donna Prendergast

Lastly, thank you to the ERC 7UP Massive at Mile 7 and across the course.
You were the fire that kept us moving in celebration and joy.

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Good luck to the ERC Class of 2026 taking on the London Marathon 🏁

You’ve put in the miles, shown up through every high and low, and done the work. Now it’s time to trust it all and enjoy your victory lap.

Brenda Smith
Morline Thompson
Denise Stephenson
Destani Cleveland
Imani Graham
Bernie Siu
Joshua Leslie
Naomi Rumble
Fumi Ndlovu
Sheryne Shillingford-Reed
Yvette Taylor
John Collins
Alireza Datoo
Headley Duncan
Victoria McLeod-Gayle
Rochelle McFarlane
Omar Gayle
Jason Thompson
Nikki Bell
Louis Cerna
Erin Clarke
Billie Grace Depra Gaddy
Micheal Martinez
Wendy Mwandia
Lionel Mullin
Trojan Gordon

And a big shout to our London Marathon pacers, guiding the way every step of the journey:

Nina Ashton
James Benjamin
Hasan Hassan
Vinod Verma

Run strong. Run proud. Run free. 🖤❤️💚

📍 SATURDAY 25 APRIL

ERC London Marathon Shakeout Run 🇬🇧🏃🏾‍♂️

Race weekend is here… and we’re kicking things off the ERC way.

Join us for a relaxed 5K shakeout through the city — easy pace, good energy, great people. Whether you’re running Sunday or just soaking up the atmosphere, come through and connect with the community.

📍 Meeting Point: Monument
⏰ Arrival: 10:30AM
🏃🏾 5K (easy, conversational pace)
🏁 Finish: Exalt – Victoria Station

🎟️ Tickets available in the bio

Let’s loosen the legs, calm the nerves, and set the tone for race day.

WE ARE ERC 🖤❤️💚 | LONDON MARATHON WEEKEND

It’s almost time… and we’re showing up ALL weekend long 🙌🏾🏃🏾‍♂️🏃🏾‍♀️

Here’s what we’ve got lined up for London Marathon weekend (23–26 April):

📍 THURSDAY 23 APRIL
London Marathon Expo
🕓 ERC Meet Up: 4–7PM

📍 FRIDAY 24 APRIL
London Marathon Expo
🕓 ERC Meet Up: 4–5:30PM

📍 SATURDAY 25 APRIL
ERC London Marathon Shakeout Run
📍 Meeting Point: Monument
⏰ Arrival: 10:30AM
🏃🏾 5K (easy, conversational pace)
🏁 Finish: Exalt – Victoria Station

📍 SUNDAY 26 APRIL – RACE DAY
ERC Cheering Squad 🎉
⏰ 10AM–6PM

Pull up and bring the energy at our key cheer points:

📍 Mile 7 – Deptford
Evelyn Street (junction with Grinling Place)
⏰ From 10AM
///stick.bucks.stump

📍 Mile 16.3 – Tower Hamlets
2A Chapel House St, E14 3AS
⏰ From 12PM
///aware.lawn.dish

🎉 POST-RACE CELEBRATIONS
📍 Market Halls Victoria
📍 191 Victoria St, London SW1E 5NE
⏰ From 6PM onwards

Whether you’re running, cheering, or just soaking up the vibes — pull up and be part of the energy. Let’s make this one unforgettable 💥

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Wishing the Emancipated Run Crew the best of luck as they take on the 2025 TCS London Marathon this Sunday! 🏃🏾‍♀️🏃🏾‍♂️

This incredible crew is running to raise funds for Give Blood, Spread Love. Every mile they run is for something bigger, and we know they’re gonna absolutely smash it out there!

Let’s back their incredible efforts — every donation makes a real difference 👉 https://sportsgiving.co.uk/sponsor/activity/emancipated-run-crew-running-london-2025-for-erc-s-1834-campaign-sickle-cell-society-give-blood-spread-love