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Michael Parker

TCS London Marathon 2026

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I've created this page to make a difference in the lives of soldiers, veterans and their families.

I'm inspired by the work of the Army Benevolent Fund and wanted to support them by raising money as part of my participation in 2026 TCS London Marathon. 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. Last year, they supported individuals aged from just 1 day old to 104 years old. You can read more of their stories here.

Please help me help them by giving whatever you can using the 'donate' button. The more people that know about ABF, the greater their impact, so please also spread the word by sharing my page with your friends and family. Thank you in advance for your generosity, it means a lot!

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Reach My Goal

Raised

£2,278 + £467.70 GiftAid

My Goal

£3,000

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Could help pay for adapting a disabled veteran's home to increase their independence
£50
Could help towards care home fees for an elderly veteran who can no longer live at home
£30
Could help pay for training that gives a veteran the skills to pursue a new career
£20
Could help towards paying essential utility bills for a veteran struggling to meet the cost of living

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My Updates

26 people, 26 stories, 26 miles

For the final stages of my training I've been joined by people linked to chaplaincy. Each of them has a story to tell about their own journey, and some thoughts on the important links between chaplaincy and our charity partners. You can catch up on some of these stories on the following social media feeds:
Facebook: Royal Army Chaplains' Department
X: Search @ArmyChaplaincy
YouTube: @michaelparker6923

London 26 Team North

Catterick chaplains join the Chaplain General and ABF lead NE for fund raising prep.

26 for 26 in 26

So this is me - my name is Michael but most people call me Mike.  Actually, that’s a lie - most people call me CG or more formally Chaplain General. I’m the 26th incumbent of this post since 1796, but almost certainly the first to take on the London Marathon while serving. 2026 will be my 26th year of service in the Army, what better way to mark this than by running 26 miles. Over the coming months I hope to share something of my journey to 26 with you. In doing so, perhaps you will join me in raising funds for the Army’s national charity - the Army Benevolent Fund. Supporting them so they can support the whole Army family.

Thank you to my Sponsors

£133.56

Anil Bhanot

Good intiative

£106

Anonymous

Thank you for your commitment to this great cause, but also for all those 26yrs of faithful service. Keep going!!!

£100

Caroline Rogers

£53.32

Ann Lyon

Great stuff, Padre!

£53.32

Stuart Taylor

Good Luck Revd Michael, pleased to support this worthy cause.

£53.32

Josefa Mairara

£53.32

Pete Atkinson

All the best for your marathon journey. Prayers as you take it on.

£53.32

Martin Pritchard

Enjoy the training and the run. Great cause!

£53.32

David Wilkes

Well done CG -all the best the marathon.

£53.32

Ralph Waller

Good luck. i shall be cheering you on.

£53.32

Alison Spires

£53.32

Anonymous

An amazing cause. Enjoy every minute of the marathon, even the tough bits.

£53.32

Jjd Wylie

Have a great day - making other SP days great CG.

£53.32

Paul Timms

Good luck Mike. We’ll be looking out for you (0n the TV). What a great way to celebrate your years of service.

£53.32

Gary & Michelle Birch

£53.32

Ajfw

All the best for a good run.

£53.32

Angela Wright

Congratulations. A great money raising idea.

£53.32

Anonymous

Best of luck CG

£50

Ben Archibald

Break a leg, CG. Hope it’s a good run.

£50

Michael Parker

£32.23

N Frail

£32.23

Georgina

£32.23

Mark Bezerra Speeks

£32.23

Nicola Kellock

Good luck Mike . 🙂 Great cause

£32.23

Richard Smith

£32.23

Paul G

God speed, CG…

£31.51

Ian Brown

All the best!

£30

Simon Dinsdale

A great initiative! Good luck!

£30

Stephen Trott

£30

Mark Cairney

All the very best for Saturday

£30

Paul Collins

Well done CG.

£28.10

Robin Richardson

£28.10

David Anderson

I'll look out for you on the telly and say a prayer you hit your time target!

£28.10

Hannah Bucke

£28.10

Stephen Pratt

Praying for you to have strength, stamina and endurance to complete.

£28.10

Neil Mclay

Fantastic effort - every blessing for the event on the day!

£28.10

David And Grace Coulter

£28.10

James Menzies

Hope the event goes well, CG- enjoy (if that's the right word!)

£28.10

S J Cassells

£28.10

Emma Thomas

Good luck Mike!

£28.10

Nathan Mcconnell

£27.48

The Quiet One

Good luck Mike

£27.48

M Mccarron

Worthy cause and great way to mark 26 years in service.

£26.20

Sam Banner

Well done CG! Enjoy the day and the celebration and milestone it is for you. God speed!

£26

Vikki Day

Hope you have a great race!

£26

Ailsa Whorton

Every blessing and lots of prayer CG.

£26

Trevor And Zoe Homfray-cooper

All the best for your run and for all the fundraising for such a good cause.

£26

G Mcconville

May the London roads rise up to meet you CG!

£26

J Harding

£26

Karl Benson

Well done CG.

£21.84

David

£21.84

D Alcock

Don’t go too fast and forget to soak in the amazing course and atmosphere! ‘You can't smell the roses from a galloping horse’ (Chinese proverb). I’d love to try such an iconic event.

£21.84

Tim Flowers

I'm sure you will nail it CG. God Bless you in your endeavours.

£20

Jo Treweeks

I know a good physio 😉

£20

Andrew Totten

£20

Diane Woodrow

All the best Mike x

£11.33

Nick & Sarah Lock

Well done Mike good to see you at RMAS

£11.33

Hannah Box-saayman

£11.33

Chris Kinch

£10

Kerry Murray

Good luck and enjoy

£6.11

Helen Shearan

What an experience. Hope you reach your target

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