Liz with her son, Brady
The Virgin London Marathon Gene Team did a fantastic job for Jeans for Genes.
The race, which took place on Sunday 25th April, saw five runners take to the course through central London.
They all finished in under five and a half hours.
They're well on their way to raising a total of £7,000 and money is still coming in.
Want to be part of it?
We have guaranteed places for 2011.
Get in touch with us now if you'd like to be part of the world's biggest marathon next year at events@jeansforgenes.com
The Gene Team 2010
Joe (right) and Eammon enjoy a drink at the after-race partyJoe Rawnsley
Joe was our youngest and fastest runner. He somehow found time to train in between studying at Bristol University and playing in his band, Gold Trip.
His dad took part for another charity but Joe was glad to beat his time by half an hour!
Liz Brady
"My disease didn't kill me, I run so it won't kill anybody else." That's what Liz (pictured above) ideally wanted her marathon t-shirt to say.
She has chronic granulomatous disorder (CGD) which affects her immune system. She almost died from an infection and it was only because she was so fit from running, that she survived.
"I wanted to turn my love of running into something more powerful - a way to help all the children who suffer from the disease that nearly killed me," said Liz. That's why she made the trip to London from Boston in the United States, to run for Jeans for Genes.
Eammon McCormack
Eammon (pictured above with Joe) was one of our photographers on Jeans for Genes Day last year. He was so inspired by the fundraisers he photographed on the Day, he wanted to do something to support us himself. What a way to start!
Dr Phil at the post-race party with RuthDr Phil Zack
As an editor at the British Medical Journal, Dr Phil was keen to support Jeans for Genes.
He had a much-needed rest after the heat of the day at our post-race party.
He was joined by his biggest fans, his wife and two children.
He's pictured here with our events manager, Ruth Carnac.
Mel looking full of energy at mile 24Melissa Venables
Melissa is a community children's nurse. She works with with many fantastic and courageous children (and their families) who have been born with genetic disorders and who need ongoing nursing care and support.
Although she says running the Marathon was tougher than she ever imagined, she came home in just 3 hours 34 minutes!
"This challenge was nothing compared to the every day challenge that children with genetic disorders and their families encounter," Melissa said.
"Keep digging deep if you haven't already and your money will help make life easier and better for those children!"
We want to say a huge thank you to all of our runners and the people who've supported them.