Surrey brothers to complete double marathon in memory of father
Three brothers are organizing a double marathon event to raise money for The Hunchman Trust, a charity they founded following their father's suicide. The event aims to build community support and raise awareness for mental health.
Why it matters
It highlights the role of community-based endurance events in raising significant funds and awareness for mental health and suicide prevention.
Share Save Add as preferred on Google Patrick Barlow South East The Hunchman Trust Charlie, Ben and Will Smith will be running a double marathon alongside more than 80 other runners Three brothers who are running two back-to-back marathons in memory of their father say they want to show the power of having a good support network.
Charlie, Ben and Will Smith set up The Hunchman Trust after losing their father Julian, known as "Hunch", to suicide in 2010.
They will be running from Weybridge in Surrey to Fulham in London on Saturday, and back again on Sunday.
The endurance event, which this year involves 84 runners, is the latest organised by the brothers to raise money to support people affected by suicide.
Ben said: "There's something about endurance challenges and that shared struggle that is stronger than just meeting at the pub. It builds that community.
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