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Radio Leicester,5 mins

Marathon effort in tribute to beloved wife and son

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A man whose wife and baby son died within a fortnight of each other is running the London Marathon in their memory, to raise money for charity. Ben Jelley's wife, Charlotte, died from a pregnancy related blood clot after the death of their premature son, Arthur, in 2024. Now he’s running the London Marathon. The 37-year-old from Market Harborough, Leicestershire is raising money for Tommy's, which funds research into baby loss and pregnancy complications. Reporter: Ady Dayman

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