Andy's London Marathon Challenge
Hi I'm Andy - I was injured in 2009 after stepping on an IED in Afghanistan whilst serving in the Royal Yorkshire Regiment. Due to the severity of my injuries, I am now a triple amputee, losing both legs and my right arm. I class myself as a survivor not a victim.
I received a huge amount of support from the ABF in the years following my accident, including adaptions to my home and educational courses which allowed me to become a professional motivational speaker.
I'm walking the London Marathon to raise funds for both the ABF and my own Standing Tall Foundation who help other Veterans in need, to try and make a real difference to them and their families.
I will be walking the route with my good friend, Patron of the Foundation and Executive Chairman of Morson Group - Ged Mason OBE.
Morson connects the brightest minds with the biggest challenges in the sectors which shape the world. From aerospace and defence and engineering and energy, to infrastructure and defence, Morson supplies the skills, solutions and strategies where they matter most.
Ged is not only committed to driving business success, but also to making a positive impact on the lives of others in the communities Morson operates in through a dedication to various charitable organisations.
Ged and Morson are also committed to supporting the veterans community. As well as having a long-standing partnership with Standing Tall Foundation and previously raising money for the ABF, Morson as a business is dedicated to helping veterans find employment post-service.
Ged will be walking with me to support and raise funds for both charities.
The ABF is the Army's national charity, supporting individuals and families as well as other leading charities to ensure help is there for soldiers, for life. You can read more of their stories here.
The Standing Tall Foundation promotes the Mental and Physical wellbeing of all community groups through the provision of counselling, addiction support and physical activity initiatives. We further extend this support into the community to help those in financial need, including the homeless, via the provision of advisory support.
Please help me to help others by giving whatever you can using the 'donate' button. I would ask you to spread the word and awareness by sharing my page with your friends and family.
Thank you in advance for your generosity, it means a lot!
My Updates
training
Hi everyoneThank you to my Sponsors
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Bright Hr
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Rachael Parry-jones
With you every step of the way!
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Hazel Cresdee
£212
Arke Ltd
£150
Cerco Ltd
£106
Margy Kinmonth
Go Andy!
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Anonymous
Best wishes sir
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Zoe & Michael & Joe Murray & Betty Pennington
Good Luck Andy!! We are all behind you and will be cheering you on
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James Strickland
Andy & Ged, I’ll be thinking of you both on the day, really good luck and what a great charity to support. All the best James
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Gill Slater
Good luck 🤞
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Vin, Nat, Myla And Mason
Good luck Andy!
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Tim Brear
Inspirational - as ever!
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Peter Lee
Well done, Andy - proud of you and the all adventures you undertake! VFC
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Gill Clark
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Michaela And Tom Hall
Good luck Andy! We wish you all the best on your race journey, you truly are inspiring so many people around you.
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Saints Community Sports Cic
Inspiring Andy!
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Anonymous
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Rigby Financial
What a challenge! Good luck Andy - we're rooting for you.
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Jonathan Cumberlege
Huge effort and fantastic cause…
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Darren Parker
Good luck Andy
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Aqualink Consultancy Ltd
Good luck Andy. Everyone in St Helens knows you will do the town proud
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Major ( Retd ) Roy Bevan Mbe
" Good Luck " and Best Wishes to a SUPER STAR ...
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Andy & Lucy North
Top man Andy, all the very best on this mammoth challenge. We are all cheering you on!
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Sam Lilley
Good luck Andy - you are an inspiration!
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Daisy Cathcart
Good luck Andy ! Thank you for letting me tag along today !
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Claire Martin
Good luck Andy
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Heidi Went
You truly are amazing Andy! Wishing you all the best! You'll smash it. Sorry I cant be there with the other frontline walkers to cheer you on. X
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Paul Mizen
well done Andy your are so amazing
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D & G
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Pam Spurr
Go for it Andy, you can do it! Thanks for all you do for veterans.
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Anonymous
Just a true inspiration…. And thank you for all you do for Rainford too!
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Mark Roby
Andy, you’re a remarkable man, I wish you all the best in this unbelievable challenge. Well done Sir,, you are making a difference 🇬🇧
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Cath Rhodes
Good luck Andy, you’ll smash this as you are a force for good.
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David Livesley
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Helen Houghton
The world needs more Andy Reids in it! A truly inspirational man.
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Dave Pritchard
Go for it Andy!
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Anthony Guzdek
All the best for an amazing effort. You are a legend and an inspiration to many!
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Anonymous
Andy I just happened to be sat in the bar at the Wicket...watching you walk I've come out for walk of my own today, after what I thought was a difficult week I don't know quite how I ended up here, as I've never been here before... Maybe, that's what they call fate I now realise my week hasn't been that difficult at all To read that Ged Mason is a big supporter of yours is great too...I knkw Ged well, and he's a brilliant,so that's a huge mark of respect to you also (please don't tell him it was me ha ha) Anyway, bezt of luck with the Marathon and lastly... THANK YOU!!
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Lisa Brand
Wishing you all the best!
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Raymond Berry
Andy watched you in the lounge at Saints, delivering the match ball. You are a credit to the Human Race. Best Wishes on the Marathon and everyone who supports you
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Jan Cox
Good luck Andy, we are routing for you!
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David Gibson
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Colin Whittington
Hi Andy, read your story and what an inspiration you are. Good luck in the London marathon. You will smash it. Thanks to Mark Underhill for the connection.
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Lisa And Mike Hurle
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Mike Dobson
Was at the ground tonight to see you bring the match ball on to the pitch. Good luck for the marathon, your indomitable spirit is an inspiration.
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Anonymous
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Alex Liddle
Inspirational as always. VFC!
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Ann Hind
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Mike Wright
Good Luck Andy, always impressed with the great stuff you do.
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The Safe Woman
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Jules Sheridan
Brilliant Andy ⚡️
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Lee Wood
Great to see Andy taking on another challenge "because he can" Look forwards to watching him pass the finish line.
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Anonymous
What an amazing thing to do - best of luck
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Matthew Fancy
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Fran Lewis
Well done to a super star and thanks for letting Daisy join in x
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Anonymous
In awe of you. Flora 1997 44534
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Robert Shaw
Good luck Andy, going that extra mile, yet again - well, to be precise, 26 miles!
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Anonymous
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Caroline Platt
Good luck Andy 🍀
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Grace A
Viewer on sky. You are an epic hero and never forget that. Thank you from the bottom of my heart and thank you to you and your family for what you have given. From my family to yours. Wife of a veteran. Xxx
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Steve Phillips
All the best with your training and the event Andy. You continue to inspire us all!
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Stephen Garnett
Good luck Andy, another challenge you’ll absolutely smash, truly inspirational mate.
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Pam Beggs
Good luck Andy you are totally inspirational
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Yvonne
All the best for the london marathon Andy such an amazing challenge .
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Anonymous
Good Luck
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Paul Beech
Good luck Andy, wishing you well in this very worthy cause
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Robert Heys
Good luck, great effort, and a fantastic cause 🙂👏💪🇬🇧
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Jim Murphy
Good luck Andy
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Jeannette Costello
The very best of luck Andy.
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Chris Lawrence
So inspirational to read your story and your attitude to it. Very best of luck.
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Anonymous
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Eddie Hirst
Keep moving Andy! great to keep hearing about your journey🤛🏼🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽
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Joanne Ellison
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Cake By Kelly Diggle
Good luck Andy …. Inspiration ❤️
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Fred Ex 1rtr
Good luck mate you're an inspiration to us all
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James Stevenson
All the best Andy.St Helens is proud of you.Good luck in the Marathon.
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Jackie Ledwith
Good Luck Andy ,you are amazing!!
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Moira
Good luck with your training. A true hero.
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Donna Sinclair
Andy - go get this you will be amazing as normal
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Susan Fyles
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Mary Hines
Good luck Andy & Ged my son in law is an RAF Vet
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Angela Moss
You are an inspiration Andy
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Michelle Cook
Good Luck Andy
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Michael Oates
Good luck Andy All the very best . We are all behind you . Mike & family. Xx
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Voice By Carla
Best of luck Andy, you will smash it!
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Andy Johnson
Excellent mate , well done
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Anonymous
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Fran Lewis
Daisy C and Nana send their good wishes x❤️
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Mike Monnelly
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Sean Davies
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C Cook
Good Luck on your inspirational journey that will help so many financially and by the example you are setting.
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Nathan
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Amy Turnbull
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Anne Kilpatrick
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John Case
Hi Andy. Very gutsy challenge. Good luck John Case RInford
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Anonymous
Just a simple ‘thank you’ for all you are doing for others. What a role model! Good luck.
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Anonymous
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Edmund Kingston
Good luck Andy excellent cause
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Derek Burrell
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Anonymous
Massive inspiration!
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Anonymous
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Pete Summerell
Wishing you the very best on this next challenge Andy. I will admire from afar, and from my sofa come the day💪🙏
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Mark Gibson
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Kieron Cox
Good luck pal
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Tricia Ackers
Good luck Andy, you will be amazing
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Jackie Hamilton
Good luck Andy 👏
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Jo And Ray Cosgrove
You and Claire are a team and we love you xx
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Karen Pritchard
Good luck Andy! You are truly inspirational ❤️
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Richard Rimmer
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Anonymous
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Marie Worsley
Awe inspiring Andy what you do selfishly for others. The world needs more Andy Reid’s. Wishing you a successful and enjoyable marathon.
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Amber Whitehouse
An absolute inspiration to us all! You will do this challenge, because not achieving something has never been on your radar! Can’t wait to see!
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Alison Collins
Good luck
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Adam Brookfield
Best of luck Andy. Thank you so much for sharing your story at the Christeyns conference
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Michelle Dennett
Best of luck Andy!
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Anonymous
Good luck with this challenge.
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Anonymous
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Anonymous
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Mike Sibley
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Phil Gwilliam
Proud to know you matey! ❤️❤️
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Anonymous
Saw you on Sky News and you are an inspiration. Best of luck for the marathon.
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Sonia
You are an exceptional human being..thank you for all you do.
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Anonymous
Good luck!
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Sue Davies
Good luck
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Sarah W
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Julie Brown
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Su
Always a smile when we see you training, we'll done Andy
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Cathy
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Andrew Donnelly
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Jackie Guinness
Best of luck Andy. You are an inspiration x
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Anonymous
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Emma Mcnally
So much admiration for you Andy. Everyone is behind you spurring you on. Good luck, will be thinking of you on the day
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Anonymous
This is an incredible challenge. Go Andy.
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Pam (dawn) Davies
Good luck Andy make yourself, family, Army and Rainford proud! Amazing wonderful man total Respect
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Fran Henderson
Good Luck Andy 👍
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Heather Jones
I’m so glad at A&B we can help! Good luck with your marathon too!😊
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Tess Charnock 1rg
Good luck Andy! You’ve got this 💪
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Bernie Ruane
Good luck, you are brilliant 🤩
