04/08/2026
🏃♂️ A marathon challenge with a truly special meaning
As proud sponsors of the Birmingham Adult Transplant Sport Team, we’re delighted to share the incredible story of their team member, Jon Bailey, who has been accepted to run his first-ever London Marathon on Sunday, 25th April 2027.
This challenge is about so much more than 26.2 miles.
In October 2021, Jon received the life-changing gift of a liver transplant at Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham. Since then, he has gone on to achieve incredible things, completing 10k races and half marathons, while continuing to represent the transplant community through his passion for football with the Birmingham Adult Transplant Sport Team, Birmingham Transplant Football Club, and the England Transplant Football Team.
Now, Jon is taking on his biggest challenge yet and hopes to raise £3,000 for Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham Charity, supporting the outstanding work of the Edmonds Transplant Centre, a state-of-the-art centre of excellence within the Heritage Building at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital.
Jon is looking for sponsors, particularly businesses in and around Wolverhampton, who would like to support this incredible journey. He is passionate about recognising the support of his sponsors and will proudly showcase their generosity throughout his marathon journey, including displaying logos on his running shirt and carrying sponsor flags as he crosses the finish line.
It’s a fantastic opportunity to support a remarkable cause while helping Jon share a message of hope, determination and the incredible impact of organ donation.
If you would like to support Jon’s fundraising journey, donations can be made here:
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We’ll be proudly supporting Jon and the wider Birmingham Adult Transplant Sport Team as he takes on this amazing challenge. Good luck Jon! ❤️