Spinal Research

2027 TCS London Marathon

Leila Parker-Borthwick

Leila Parker-Borthwick

My Story

I'm running the London Marathon 2027 to raise money for Spinal Research and help create a future free from paralysis.

In November 2025 My best friend Daisy never imagined she would be in this position. Her life changed suddenly after a spinal cord injury that has left her paralysed from her stomach down. One moment she was living her normal, busy working life, planning for the future and spending time with friends , and the next, everything looked completely different.

She is now facing a long and challenging road of recovery, adjustment, and rebuilding. Along with the emotional impact, there are significant physical and financial hurdles that she can’t overcome alone.

Every year, thousands of people experience a spinal cord injury, and an estimated 15.4 million people worldwide are living with its life-changing effects. For many, paralysis brings ongoing challenges, from loss of independence to lifelong healthcare needs.

Spinal Research is the UK's leading medical charity dedicated to repairing and restoring the spinal cord. Through pioneering research, they are driving progress towards treatments that could transform lives and restore function for people living with paralysis.

Unlike many medical research charities, Spinal Research receives no government funding. Every breakthrough is made possible by supporters, fundraisers and donors.

Please support my challenge and help fund the research that is bringing hope to millions of people around the world.

Together, we will cure paralysis.

Spinal Research

Raising for:

Spinal Research
1%

Funded

  • Target
    £2,500
  • Raised so far
    £30
  • Number of donors
    2

My Story

I'm running the London Marathon 2027 to raise money for Spinal Research and help create a future free from paralysis.

In November 2025 My best friend Daisy never imagined she would be in this position. Her life changed suddenly after a spinal cord injury that has left her paralysed from her stomach down. One moment she was living her normal, busy working life, planning for the future and spending time with friends , and the next, everything looked completely different.

She is now facing a long and challenging road of recovery, adjustment, and rebuilding. Along with the emotional impact, there are significant physical and financial hurdles that she can’t overcome alone.

Every year, thousands of people experience a spinal cord injury, and an estimated 15.4 million people worldwide are living with its life-changing effects. For many, paralysis brings ongoing challenges, from loss of independence to lifelong healthcare needs.

Spinal Research is the UK's leading medical charity dedicated to repairing and restoring the spinal cord. Through pioneering research, they are driving progress towards treatments that could transform lives and restore function for people living with paralysis.

Unlike many medical research charities, Spinal Research receives no government funding. Every breakthrough is made possible by supporters, fundraisers and donors.

Please support my challenge and help fund the research that is bringing hope to millions of people around the world.

Together, we will cure paralysis.

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