Overview

• Sergio Aguiar and David Stancombe ran the 2025 London Marathon to honor their daughters, Alice da Silva Aguiar and Elsie Dot Stancombe, who were killed in the Southport mass stabbing in July 2024.
• The fathers raised money for memorial projects, including a playground, library, and performance stage at Churchtown Primary School and the Elsie’s Story charity supporting youth in Southport.
• Sergio Aguiar collapsed at the finish line near Buckingham Palace but completed the race in just over four hours, while David Stancombe finished in under four and a half hours, both displaying emotional resilience.
• Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and the Prince and Princess of Wales publicly supported the fathers, with the royal couple donating to the memorial funds and sending personal messages.
• The race drew nationwide attention, with the families expressing gratitude for the solidarity and donations that continue to sustain their daughters' legacies.