Little steps…big impact!
We are incredibly grateful to the Sangani family for choosing to support Croydon Health Charity by taking part in the TCS Mini London Marathon 2026. Their determination, generosity and willingness to give back will mean so much to our patients, families and staff. Fundraising like this helps us enhance care, improve hospital environments and support children and families during some of the most challenging moments of their lives.
Below, Anita and Rakesh share their family’s story and why this challenge means so much to them.
The Sangani family’s story
On Saturday 25th April 2026, our children will be taking part in the TCS Mini London Marathon 2026 to raise money for Croydon Health Charity — a cause that means so much to our family.
Our daughter Anaiya, aged 7, has faced repeated acute hospital admissions since she was just 9 months old due to complex and rare medical conditions. Over the years, she has received exceptional care at Croydon University Hospital, particularly on the Rainbow Children’s Ward and within the High Dependency Unit, where teams work closely with the six specialist consultants at St George’s Hospital who are currently overseeing her care.
During some of the darkest times, we have seen first-hand the incredible difference that charity funding makes — from improving facilities to supporting young patients through their most challenging moments.
Last year, Anaiya was admitted to the Rainbow Children’s Ward at the very time she had hoped to run the Mini London Marathon. It was a devastating moment for her. This year, however, she is determined to make it to the starting line and, together with her siblings, Akira and Deeyan, run down The Mall and cross that iconic finish line.
By taking part, they hope to give something back to the hospital and the teams who have cared for Anaiya over the years, and to help other children who find themselves unwell in hospital.
Please support them if you can and help us raise money for this truly special cause that supports so many families in our community.
Thank you,
Anita and Rakesh Sangani
We cannot thank Anaiya, Akira (5) and Deeyan (4) and their parents Anita and Rakesh enough for their inspirational effort and heartfelt commitment to helping others. We are wishing them the very best of luck as they take on the Mini London Marathon and hope they enjoy every moment running down The Mall and across that iconic finish line.
If you would like to support the family and help, make a difference for children and families across our hospitals, you can donate via their Enthuse fundraising page . Every contribution, no matter the size, will help us continue supporting patients when they need it most.
Good luck, Team Sangani! We’ll be cheering you on every step of the way.
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