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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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:
London 26 Team North
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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
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Anil Bhanot
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Helen & David
All the best
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Anonymous
Thank you for your commitment to this great cause, but also for all those 26yrs of faithful service. Keep going!!!
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Nicola Thomas-botwood
Really enjoyed your training videos & recognising a few old friends. Have a great day for a great cause. Every Blessing
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Caroline Rogers
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Ann Lyon
Great stuff, Padre!
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Stuart Taylor
Good Luck Revd Michael, pleased to support this worthy cause.
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Andy And Amanda
Go well.
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Josefa Mairara
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Pete Atkinson
All the best for your marathon journey. Prayers as you take it on.
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Leigh Maydew
All the best CG
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Kd
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Amy
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Martin Pritchard
Enjoy the training and the run. Great cause!
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Gordon Watts
Good luck CG will be thinking of you tomorrow!
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David Wilkes
Well done CG -all the best the marathon.
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Ralph Waller
Good luck. i shall be cheering you on.
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The Brazilian
Rhed fel y gwynt!
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Lucy Parker
Race you to the end!
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Alison Spires
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Anonymous
An amazing cause. Enjoy every minute of the marathon, even the tough bits.
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Jjd Wylie
Have a great day - making other SP days great CG.
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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.
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Gary & Michelle Birch
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Ajfw
All the best for a good run.
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Matt Nicholls
Go Well! Looking forward to supporting.
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Angela Wright
Congratulations. A great money raising idea.
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Terkura Igbe
26th CG. Your simplicity and dedication is awesome!
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Anonymous
Best of luck CG
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Ben Archibald
Break a leg, CG. Hope it’s a good run.
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Michael Parker
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Gavin Smith
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Bulford Garrison Church
From the sale of old PA sound equipment from St George’s, Bulford
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N Frail
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Tim Watts
Have a great run!
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Georgina
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Simon Talbot
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Paul Swinn
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Mark Bezerra Speeks
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Mark
Well done on a great run for an amazing cause.
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Nicola Kellock
Good luck Mike . 🙂 Great cause
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Richard Smith
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John Harvey
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Rob Craig
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Paul G
God speed, CG…
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Ian Brown
All the best!
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Roko
A massive thank you, CG.
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Zena And Neil Byrne
Good luck and enjoy the day, despite how you might be feeling when you cross the finish line.
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Simon Dinsdale
A great initiative! Good luck!
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Stephen Trott
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Dominic Holroyd
Enjoy!
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Mark Cairney
All the very best for Saturday
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John Vernon
Well done, CG
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Paul Collins
Well done CG.
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Robin Richardson
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David Anderson
I'll look out for you on the telly and say a prayer you hit your time target!
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Edweard Gorringe
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Hannah Bucke
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Stephen Pratt
Praying for you to have strength, stamina and endurance to complete.
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Neil Mclay
Fantastic effort - every blessing for the event on the day!
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David And Grace Coulter
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James Menzies
Hope the event goes well, CG- enjoy (if that's the right word!)
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S J Cassells
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Anonymous
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Adam Peacocke
Good luck today Mike
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Emma Thomas
Good luck Mike!
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Als
Mike best wishes to the London Marathon 2026. Whatever happens please please beat the fancy dress chickens. Andy and Lorna (aka ALS) x
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Ian Fowler
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Nathan Mcconnell
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The Quiet One
Good luck Mike
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Daniel Stroud
Well done CG!
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M Mccarron
Worthy cause and great way to mark 26 years in service.
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Simon M
Great work Padre Mike - here's another 26 to add to the record!
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Defence Christian Network
Well done CG - an historic run and a great cause!
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Charlie &jan Nicholls
Stay safe & enjoy.
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Sam Banner
Well done CG! Enjoy the day and the celebration and milestone it is for you. God speed!
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Vikki Day
Hope you have a great race!
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Ailsa Whorton
Every blessing and lots of prayer CG.
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Trevor And Zoe Homfray-cooper
All the best for your run and for all the fundraising for such a good cause.
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Anonymous
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G Mcconville
May the London roads rise up to meet you CG!
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J Harding
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Anonymous
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Adrian
Well done C-G, brilliant effort !
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Karl Benson
Well done CG.
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Micky And Sandy
Run swift and enjoy every minute.
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T
Good luck CG!
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Ben Norton
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Andy Grant
Our prayers and best wishes go with you CG.
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Hannah Sandu
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David
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Andy Earl
Superb effort
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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.
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Tim Flowers
I'm sure you will nail it CG. God Bless you in your endeavours.
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Anonymous
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Barbara Schofield
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Carl Stokes
All the best for tomorrow!
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Karen Horn Mbe
Good luck Mike, you’ve put in the training so all should go well. Hope you have a great run and well done you for not only raising a wonderful amount of money but raising awareness of the role of Chaplaincy within the Army. X
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Jo Treweeks
I know a good physio 😉
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Andrew Totten
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Diane Woodrow
All the best Mike x
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Philip Nightingale
In His strength you go! (Isaiah 40:31)
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Martin Spain
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Nick & Sarah Lock
Well done Mike good to see you at RMAS
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Tina Franklin
Good Luck CG
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Hannah Box-saayman
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Martin Newman
Good luck!
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Chris Kinch
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Kerry Murray
Good luck and enjoy
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Helen Shearan
What an experience. Hope you reach your target
Good intiative