Emma beats off stiff competition and wins the Alva Academy Local Hero Award for her amazing contribution in volunteering and taking part in the EPT1000 Challenge

Laura takes part in a 10k trail run, raising awareness, funds and inspiring friends.

Helina has been inspirational and ran her heart out in a very emotional Manchester 1/2 Marathon just 6 days after Manchester endured such horrific atrocities. Helina ran for all the angels in the sky.

Emma shares her amazing 5 day Great Wall of China Trek. She was even allowed to lay a brick with a note to remember all those who have lost babies through ectopic pregnancies.

Claire, a busy mum of 2 shares how she fitted in marathon training and the joy of finishing ahead of her target with her friends and family surrounding her.

Esther and Steve did brilliantly by running in the Beer Blazer 10k in Seaton. Raising funds and awareness for the Ectopic Pregnancy Trust.

Andrew gives a moving account of the buzz he got from running in his first Virgin London Marathon and despite injury en route finished in a brilliant time with the help of his determination, family and the cheering crowds.

Jon tells how he and his family had a great time at the expo before the VLM17 and that the day itself was just incredible from start to finish with amazing support all the way around. He was able to run his heart out for a pb and got cheered on all the way around. He even met a sonographer and was able to tell her about what great work the EPT does.

This year’s Virgin London Marathon team have trained hard, fundraised tirelessly and raised awareness for ectopic pregnancy.