SEVEN - Liam McAllister Byrne

I’m running my seventh London Marathon and despite the sweat, blood and tears required, I feel really privileged to be involved in this event. Sunday 23rd April marks what is naturally a challenging day for me as the anniversary of my dear father passing away. To picture his pride in seeing me cross the finish-line with my two sons looking on is something that will drag me through some of the tough miles… I’m just hoping they are near the end!

Once again, there is fundraising at that heart of this effort and it’s an honour to represent the Lord’s Taverners and to help some cash flow to such a great cause. In the past year I’ve been fortunate enough to see first hand, in my hometown of Luton, the strength of the Wicketz program and the quality of the people employed by the TAVS to deliver cricket sessions for free, to the South Asian communities across the town. Beyond that the TAVS deliver something sensational, across the country, by engaging thousands of disabled and/or disadvantaged children in sport that otherwise might not have access to it. Now, imagine the joy this brings to their families… the parents, sisters & brothers, grandparents and friends watching these stars compete, against the odds.

Help me to help them, giving whatever cash you can manage.

Thank you!