With the 2026 London Marathon just two days away, we’re proud to shine a spotlight on two very special members of Team Smile.
Meet Josh Crocker, son of our co-founder Vanessa, and Nicole Segal, daughter of our co-founder Josephine. It means so much to see the next generation of our founders’ families stepping up to give their time, energy and dedication to the charity.
Josh shares:
“I am really excited to be running the Marathon for Spread a Smile. Over the last 13 years I have seen how much the charity has grown and I am so proud to be raising funds to support their vital work.”
Nicole said:
“Running the London Marathon for Spread a Smile and the incredible families it supports is an absolute honour. I’ve been fortunate enough to see first-hand the impact that even the smallest moments of joy can bring. I’ll be thinking of the inspiring children, their siblings and families, the amazing entertainers, wider team and medical professionals with every mile.”
This year, we have 15 incredible runners taking on the marathon – our biggest team ever! We couldn’t be prouder or more grateful to every single one of them. If you’re heading down on Sunday, keep an eye out for Team Smile runners and give them a cheer.
Good luck to everyone taking part this weekend – we’re behind you every step of the way!
Feeling inspired? Join Team Smile at the Royal Parks Half Marathon on Sunday 11 October and help us continue bringing joy to seriously ill children across the country.
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