Following their incredible fundraising efforts in 2025, Lymm Runners chose The Walton Centre Charity as their Charity of the Year for 2026—and their support has continued to go from strength to strength.

Since the club’s original 48-hour Goggins Challenge, its members have raised a further £15,696 through another Goggins Challenge earlier this year, and by Rich Waggitt taking on the 2026 London Marathon.

The club’s fundraising journey began after Rich received life-changing treatment at The Walton Centre. You can read the original story here .

From left: Kate O’Connor, Professor Michael Jenkinson and Rich Waggitt presenting the Charity with a cheque for £15,696.

Today, we were honoured to welcome Rich back to The Walton Centre, where he and fellow Lymm Runners member Kate O’Connor presented the fundraising cheque alongside Professor Michael Jenkinson, who was Rich’s consultant throughout his time at the hospital.

Kate also has a personal connection to The Walton Centre, having received treatment here in 2002. Both Kate and Rich were proud to give something back to the hospital that had supported them.

Members of Lymm Runners gathered together to cheer Rich on.

Kate and Rich leading the club’s fundraising efforts.

The club’s connection to The Walton Centre extends far beyond Rich and Kate. Through their fundraising, members discovered that around six or seven people within Lymm Runners had previously received treatment at the hospital.

Many more members also knew a family member or friend who had been cared for here, making the decision to support The Walton Centre Charity especially meaningful for the whole club.

Rich and Kate said everyone at Lymm Runners was thrilled to give back and help support the specialist care provided to patients and families at The Walton Centre.

A huge thank you to Rich, Kate and every member of Lymm Runners for their extraordinary dedication and continued support.

Inspired by Lymm Runners? Take on your own challenge and help support patients, families and staff at The Walton Centre. Find out how to fundraise for us .