Jason Morris among ten runners raising funds for Tŷ Hafan at iconic 2026 event
AN AMMANFORD father is among ten runners preparing to take on the TCS London Marathon 2026 to raise vital funds for Tŷ Hafan Children’s Hospice.
The world-famous event, one of the largest and most prestigious marathons on the planet, will take place on Sunday, April 26, 2026.
Jason Morris, from Ammanford, is running in memory of his son Alfi-Jay, who died on March 1, 2015, just weeks before his second birthday.
Jason has been supported by Tŷ Hafan for the past 12 years and said taking on the 26.2-mile challenge is both a tribute to his late son and a personal milestone.
He said: “This is a deeply personal journey for me. As a bereaved father who has been supported by Tŷ Hafan for the past 12 years, taking on this challenge is an opportunity to honour my son, Alfi-Jay, while also showing my daughter Besi-Jane, Alfi’s twin sister who is now 12, that anything is possible when you put your mind to it.
“It’s also an opportunity to raise much-needed funds for a wonderful charity that has helped shape our family’s life over the years.”
Jason added that running in the hospice’s purple vest will make the experience even more meaningful.
“For me, it represents a personal achievement. Running in the purple Tŷ Hafan running vest will make the experience even more meaningful as I support such a wonderful cause,” he said.
Calling the London Marathon a “lifetime ambition”, Jason said he is proud to finally tick it off his bucket list.
He explained that in recent years he has turned to sport to help cope with grief, becoming a keen triathlete and using physical activity to support his mental wellbeing.
“Just over four years ago, I decided to channel what had been overwhelming grief into something positive. I’ve since become a keen triathlete, using exercise to support my mental wellbeing,” he said.
“Physical activity has helped me navigate the challenges of grief, giving me a healthy outlet and the chance to push my body and mind to their limits.”
Jason said he hopes completing the marathon will be the first of many future challenges.
Tŷ Hafan’s Head of Fundraising, James Davies-Hale, praised Jason’s commitment.
He said: “We’re hugely thankful to Jason for everything he’s doing to support Tŷ Hafan. The TCS London Marathon is such an iconic event, and seeing Jason, alongside all our amazing runners, proudly wearing our logo for over 26 miles around London means so much to us.
“No family should have to live their child’s short life alone, and thanks to Jason and his fellow Tŷ Hafan TCS London Marathon 2026 runners, Tŷ Hafan can walk alongside more families through life, death and beyond.”
To read more about the runners taking part for the hospice, visit the Tŷ Hafan website.
