Two weeks until Olly's London Marathon!
- Lynda Croft
- 3 days ago
- 2 min read
Everyone who knows Olly Pratt, our Farm Manager at Brett Vale Farming Company, knows he is never one to avoid hard work. His monthly updates here on the Heathpatch website show how much thought and patience go into running a farm, whether he is choosing the perfect conditions to get the tractors out on the land or simply waiting for the right kind of rain.
This spring, Olly has taken on a different challenge. On Sunday, the 26th April, he will be leaving the quiet fields of Suffolk and heading to the bustling streets of the capital to take part in the TCS London Marathon, one of the biggest events in the running calendar, with over 1 million runners applying for a place in 2026.
The Heathpatch team have been cheering on his early morning and late evening training sessions for the last few weeks. Watching his progress as he balances his farm commitments with his running schedule.
The London Marathon is well known for the remarkable amounts of money raised for good causes every year and Olly is determined to contribute to that effort. Being a father of three young children, he is running to raise money for a charity that matters deeply to him. He’s chosen the Kyaninga Child Development Centre.
The Kyaninga Child Development Centre is a Ugandan charity that works to ensure children with disabilities have the same opportunities to thrive as any other child. Founded in 2014, it supports children and their families through healthcare, rehabilitation, education and community inclusion. KCDC operates across western Uganda, providing therapy, mobility aids such as locally made bamboo wheelchairs and training for caregivers through community health centres. The charity also tackles the low school attendance rates among children with disabilities by promoting inclusive education through its Kyaninga Inclusive Education Hub and Model School. Its work has gained national recognition for transforming lives and challenging stigma in some of the most underserved communities.
If you enjoy reading Olly’s farming diaries, admire his dedication or simply want to back someone taking on 26.2 miles for a worthwhile cause, this is your chance to show your support.
How you can help
Even a small donation can make a real difference to his chosen charity and give Olly huge encouragement as he tapers his training for the marathon in less than two weeks.
If you can’t donate right now, please share his fundraising page with friends and family.
