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Four Incredible NHS Heroes Take on the London Marathon 2026 for Brighterway

Meet the Runners Making Every Step Count The London Marathon is more than just a race — it’s a celebration of dedication, perseverance, and community spirit. In 2026, four extraordinary participants are taking on the challenge to raise funds for Brighterway, the charity supporting NHS staff and patients across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. […]

Two sisters, one marathon, one incredible cause: Clare and Kat’s 2026 London Marathon journey for Brighterway

Running for the NHS family that means so much Meet Clare and Kat — sisters, best friends, and Advanced Clinical Practitioners who have dedicated over 15 years to the NHS. Together, they’ve supported patients, families and colleagues through the highs and lows of healthcare life.  Now, they’re swapping their scrubs for running shoes as they […]

Running for a Brighter Future: Steve’s London Marathon Journey

From Hampshire to the World Stage Meet Steve, a dedicated NHS professional from Hampshire, who’s gearing up to tackle the London Marathon 2026 in support of Brighterway. After being unsuccessful in the ballot five times, Steve has finally secured a charity place for this once-in-a-lifetime experience — a milestone on his bucket list. Having worked […]

Amber’s Marathon Journey: Running for Brighterway in 2026

From Couch to 26.2 Miles – Amber’s Inspiring Story: Passionate Runner and Fundraiser Amber, the Admin Team Lead at Elmleigh Hospital in Havant, is taking on an extraordinary challenge in 2026 – running the London Marathon to raise funds for Brighterway and support patients at Elmleigh. What started as a simple goal to get active […]
A group of 6 people in a step-a-thon, 3 men and 3 women, walk towards the camera smiling. They are middle aged and dressed in blues and purples.

Join the Governors Charity Challenge & help raise £25k for the NHS!

This autumn, Brighterway invites you to participate in the Governor’s Charity Challenge Step-a-thon. We’re aiming to raise £25,000 for the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust! Please join us for this truly special fundraising event. 📅Date: Sunday 5 October ⏰Time: 10:00am – 4:00pm 📍Venue: Victoria Park, Portsmouth What is the Step-a-thon? The Governors […]
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Beth and Daisy Abseil Spinnaker Tower for Youth Wellbeing

Local Fareham mother and daughter team Beth and Daisy Hunt are gearing up for a breathtaking 100-metre abseil. The pair will tackle Portsmouth’s iconic Spinnaker Tower as part of the 2025 Brighterway Charity Abseil Challenge on June 21-22. Representing Team UNLOC, the pair will tackle their fear of heights while raising vital funds for Brighterway. […]
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Make an Ongoing Difference to the NHS by Joining the Microhive Donation Scheme

We’re proud to share that Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust has received a Silver Microhive Award, recognising the incredible generosity of staff who have helped raise over £18,500 for Brighterway through Microhive’s payroll giving scheme. This is a major achievement, and it’s also an opportunity to do even more. Right now, […]
Run the London Marathon 2026 for Brighterway

Run for Team Brighterway in the London Marathon 2026

Dreaming of running the iconic London Marathon? Make 2026 your year and run for Brighterway! With four places per year secured for 2026, 2027, 2028 and 2029, we’re excited to invite passionate individuals to join us in this life-changing event and help transform healthcare in Hampshire and the Isle of Wight. Anyone can apply to […]
Martyn Smith fundraises at Everyone Active in Fleet

Brighterway Champion: Martyn Smith’s Inspiring Challenge to Give Back to the NHS

Martyn Smith (63) of Fleet, Hampshire, a governor for Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, is on a mission to give back to the institution that saved his life. He aims to complete 52 marathons (one medley a week) which also equates to 2.5 million steps and swim 250 km between 1st […]