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About Paddy Aarons

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Recently, my grandad was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease (MND). 

Motor Neuron Disease (MND) is a progressive neurological condition damaging nerve cells (motor neurons) controlling muscles, leading to weakness, wasting, and paralysis, with common types including ALS, affecting movement, speech, and breathing. 

So I'll be running the Guernsey Marathon (my first marathon) for the Motor Neurone Disease Assosiation. 

The Motor Neurone Disease (MND) Association is the leading charity in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland dedicated to providing care, support, and research for people affected by Motor Neurone Disease, funding research for a cure, and campaigning to improve services and raise awareness for the condition, which affects nerves controlling movement. They offer help through their helpline (MND Connect), local volunteer networks, support centres, and by advocating for better access to care and resources for individuals and families living with MND. 

I'd like to do this to not only raise money for a fantastic cause, but also to hopefully make Grandad proud whilst he's still with us. Although, I'm sure he'll tell me I'm mad and that running is a waste of time. 

Why Guernsey? Well, my Nanna’s ashes are scattered here (Grandad’s wife). So it is also a little tribute to her - she loved it here. Plus I am doing it with the one and only Guernsey native ….my mate Dan Brown. :) 

 So.... I need your help to make this happen.

PLEASE DONATE. Pennies or pounds, anything is greatly appreciated. See you in Guernsey...

Love, Paddy xxx

Fundraising Information

This fundraising page benefits the following good cause:


Motor Neurone Disease Association

MND is the short term for motor neurone disease, which affects the nerves known as motor neurones. These nerves are found in the brain and spinal cord and they help tell your muscles what to do.
We’re here to help everyone living with and affected by MND access the help and support you need. Whether you want to speak to us over the phone, connect with others affected by MND or find local support, find out about the different ways we can help you

Registration Number: 294354

About Sure Guernsey Marathon 2026

The Sure Guernsey Marathon will take place on Sunday 19 April 2026 and the details are as follows:

Sure Guernsey Marathon:
The Race will start at 09.00hrs in St Peter Port and takes you through some of the Island’s most scenic areas of country lanes, beautiful coast and some of Guernsey's most iconic landmarks. The route will take you along country lanes and traffic-controlled roads. All of the races will be run in accordance with UK Athletics Rules. Minimum age is 18 on the day.

Mourant Relay Race:
The Relay Race, kindly sponsored by Mourant, starts at 09.30hrs in St Peter Port and runners will run clockwise around the coast of Guernsey. You will be running alongside competitors in the Marathon Race.  You can participate in teams of 5 or teams of 2. This really is a fantastic opportunity for people of all levels of fitness to participate in a big race atmosphere.

Teams of 5

  • Teams of five runners will compete on the full marathon course with sections varying from 4- 6miles.
  • Relay Race Runners taking part in the 5-team race must be aged 16 years or above on the day of the race.

Teams of 2

  • Teams of two runners will compete on the full marathon course, with the relay station being at the halfway point around the course.
  • Relay Race Runners taking place in the 2-team race must be aged 17 years or above on the day of the race.


The Mile:

The Sure Guernsey Marathon Mile starts at 10:00hrs in St Peter Port. A special course around the path & streets of St Peter Port is designed just for The Mile runners and the race is both a good competition and a fun way to take part in the day. 

  • The Mile is open to everyone over 6 years of age.
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Event Type
Marathon
Guernsey
Starts
19th Apr 2026

Recent Donations


Uncle Nick

22 Apr

£100.00

"Doubled as promised"

Angus K

20 Apr

£5.00

"Well in mate huge effort!!"

Binnington

19 Apr

£20.00

"Great cause paddy and well done on your amazing time love from Yvonne mark Jack and max xx"

Max Binnington

19 Apr

£20.00

"Great work mate!"

Will

19 Apr

£10.00

"Huge shift xx"

Dan Cam

19 Apr

£10.00

"Congrats bro!"

Jack / Mazz

19 Apr

£20.00

"smashed it mate!! Lots of love from Jack and Mazz "

Giggins Family

19 Apr

£40.00

To my best mate, and one of the best blokes I have ever met. An incredible time that you should be delighted with. Grandad would b...

Sammy T

18 Apr

£10.00

No message

Tom Szostak

18 Apr

£15.00

"You’ve got this mate! Go well."

Rhys Prichard

17 Apr

£5.00

"Good luck mate!!"

Tiffany

17 Apr

£10.00

"Good luck Paddy! "

Julie Molloy

17 Apr

£10.00

"Go Paddy! "

Denise

17 Apr

£20.00

"All the Best Paddy! Dxx"

Nicola

17 Apr

£20.00

"What a wonderful way to honour your grandparents and to contribute to a great cause."

The Bach family

17 Apr

£20.00

"Great cause and nice write up. Well done Paddy. Enjoy the run!"

Pervez Family

16 Apr

£50.00

"Good luck Paddy! Enjoy the atmosphere!"

JoJo

13 Apr

"Good luck my friend all the best , very proud of you ❤️"

Charlie

13 Apr

£30.00

"Well done pads Great is very proud im sure, as am I ! Marathon isn’t long enough , iron man next!"

Cherry Barruol

12 Apr

£50.00

"Good luck Paddy for the run ! And good luck for all your other projects. Cherry "

Grandma

08 Apr

£100.00

"Good luck Paddy, live Grandma."

The Mullarkeys

07 Apr

£20.00

"Well done Paddy! "

Nicole

06 Apr

£20.00

No message

Erildas Budraitis

06 Apr

£20.00

"Best of luck!"

Grandad

05 Apr

£100.00

"This one is from Grandad himself. You already made him very proud. "

Charlie Chichester

04 Apr

£25.00

"Best of luck Paddy - a great and important cause. I look forward to hearing how it goes! Charlie Chichester"

Joanne Hibbert

04 Apr

£25.00

"Best of luck! The Hibbert Family"

Claire Gowers

04 Apr

£50.00

"Best of luck Paddy! Great thing to do and for a great cause. Claire Peter James and Charlotte Gowers"

Emma HoldsworthThe

04 Apr

£5.00

"Good luck x"

George Eykyn

04 Apr

£30.00

"Great cause - go for it, Paddy!"

Harry

03 Apr

£20.00

"Good luck Pads x "

Rohit

20 Mar

£5.00

"Great cause paddy. Hope you boys enjoy race day (and post race drinks) "

Dylan Byrne

06 Mar

£10.00

"Go on son, power through "

Bayley

01 Mar

£10.00

No message

Saskia Maestri

01 Mar

£25.00

"Good luck Pads, so so proud of you <3333 "

Ginger

01 Mar

£10.00

"PADZILLA GET EM ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️"

James Savage

13 Jan

£5.00

"Great work Paddy, sending my love and support !! "

Anthony

12 Jan

£50.00

Well done paddy I'm sure grandad and all the family are very proud and we are sure you are going to smash it. Love Tony and J...

Harrison

12 Jan

£20.00

"What a great cause. Well done mate. "

Harry Spear

12 Jan

£10.00

"Amazing cause, go well!"

Claude

11 Jan

£50.00

"Enjoyed playing cricket with both you boys Paddy and Charlie. A wonderful cause well done."

Ben Westbrook-Burr

11 Jan

£10.00

"Love it paddy! Fantastic charity, go smash it "

Paul

11 Jan

"Good luck, Paddy!"

Helen

11 Jan

£100.00

"Good luck Paddy! Well done for supporting your wonderful Grandad and the MND cause. Love & hugs Helen x"

Sue

11 Jan

£20.00

"Good luck Paddy. Hope you make lots of money. Sue Smee"

Auntie Tracy

11 Jan

£100.00

"Go and make Grandad proud! Uncle Nick will double this pledge if you break 3 hours 30mins. "

Beedle

11 Jan

£5.00

"Gowan Paddy!! You will smash this, good luck xx"

Mum and Dad

09 Jan

£200.00

"Fantastic Paddy! What a brilliant way to support Grandad. #COYPaddy"

Emily MacGregor

09 Jan

£5.00

"Go Paddy! Good luck xxx"


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