We’re incredibly proud to share that Claire Myhill, Commanding Officer of the Defence Medical Rehabilitation Centre (DMRC), will be taking on the TCS London Marathon in 2026, all in support of the DMRC Benevolent Fund.
In her own words, Claire describes signing up as “a moment of madness” — but when the acceptance email came through, she didn’t hesitate. With the entry fee paid, there’s no turning back now!
While the marathon will be a major personal challenge, Claire is running with a clear purpose. As someone who witnesses the work of the DMRC Benevolent Fund every day, she understands the powerful role it plays in supporting the recovery of serving military personnel.
“It was a very easy decision to commit to raising money for the DMRC Benevolent Fund,” Claire says.
“I’ve seen first-hand the positive effect it has on our patients.”
The DMRC Benevolent Fund is a volunteer-run charity that provides essential support not covered by public funding. It enables holistic, occupational, and social integration opportunities for patients undergoing rehabilitation at DMRC Stanford Hall.
These activities — from social outings to confidence-building experiences — are vital to helping individuals reclaim a sense of normality and joy after life-changing injury or illness. They offer patients the chance to rebuild morale, reconnect with their identity, and focus on life beyond recovery.
You can read more about the charity’s work here: dmrcbenfund.org.uk
Claire adds:
“I am certainly not a runner, so this is going to be a huge personal challenge.
I thank you in advance for any support — not just to get me across the finish line, but to help in my quest to #HelpingThoseWhoServeTheirCountry.”
We’re incredibly grateful for Claire’s commitment and determination — and we’ll be cheering her on every step of the way.
👉 Support Claire’s marathon journey here:
https://2026tcslondonmarathon.enthuse.com/pf/claire-myhill
